File #: 24-2752   
Type: Ordinance-S Status: Adopted
Meeting Body: City Council Formal Meeting
On agenda: 1/15/2025 Final action: 1/15/2025
Title: Helicopter Pilot Training and Certification - RFP 22-016 - Amendment (Ordinance S-51580) - Citywide
District: Citywide

Title

Helicopter Pilot Training and Certification - RFP 22-016 - Amendment (Ordinance S-51580) - Citywide

 

Description

Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute an amendment to Contract 155642 with Delta Leasing, Inc. dba Quantum Helicopters for an assignment from Delta Leasing, Inc. dba Quantum Helicopters to Jets to Helis LLC dba Quantum Helicopters. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. No additional funds are needed, request to continue using Ordinance S-48141.

 

Report

Summary

The Phoenix Police Department uses this contract for helicopter pilot training at a facility certified by the Federal Aviation Administration. This contract ensures that personnel receive adequate training to operate and maintain the fleet of helicopters, which will allow patrol support and airborne surveillance for the Department's bureaus and precincts. An amendment is needed to maintain continuous access to training and certificates.

 

Contract Term

The contract term remains unchanged, ending on December 31, 2026.

 

Financial Impact

The aggregate value of the contract will not exceed $800,000 and no additional funds are needed.

 

Concurrence/Previous Council Action

The City Council previously reviewed this request:

  • Helicopter Pilot Training and Certification Contract 155642 (Ordinance S-48141) on December 1, 2021.

 

Department

Responsible Department

This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Police Department.