Title
Helicopter Pilot Training and Certification - Requirements Contract - RFP 22-016 (Ordinance S-48141)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Delta Leasing LLC dba Quantum Helicopters to purchase Helicopter Pilot Training and Certification for the Phoenix Police Department. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The aggregate contract value will not exceed $800,000.
Report
Summary
The Phoenix Police Department's Air Support Unit provides effective airborne surveillance and patrol support to bureaus and precincts of the Police Department for critical occurrences and emergency response requirements. A critical component of meeting the Air Support's mission is to ensure that personnel is adequately trained to operate and mechanically maintain its fleet of helicopters safely and effectively. In addition, pilots are continually being assessed to determine how their skills are progressing and what further training they may need. This contract will provide helicopter pilot training by a facility certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in accordance with title 14 of Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) parts 61, 141, and 147.
Procurement Information
RFP 22-016 was conducted in accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10. There were four (4) offers received by the Procurement Division on Aug. 19, 2021. The notification was sent to forty-two (42) suppliers and was publicly posted and available for download from the City's website.
The proposal was scored by a three-member evaluation panel based on the following criteria:
Experience and Qualifications - 400
Method of Approach - 375
Price - 225
The Assistant Finance Director recommends that the offer from Delta leasing LLC dba Quantum Helicopters be accepted as the highest scored, responsive, and responsible offer most advantageous to the City.
Contract Term
The five-year contract will begin on or about Dec. 1, 2021.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $800,000. Funds are available in the Phoenix Police Department's budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Phoenix Police Department.