Title
Aircraft Parts and Services- IFB 18-137 - Amendment (Ordinance S-49197)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to allow additional expenditures under Contract 148992 with Airbus Helicopters, Inc.; Contract 148977 with Precision Heli-Support, LLC; Contract 148991 with AgustaWestland Philadelphia Corp.; and Contract 148978 with Able Aerospace Services for the purchase of various aircraft parts and services for the Phoenix Police Department. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The additional expenditures will not exceed $5,775,270.
Report
Summary
This contract will provide aircraft parts and services to operate and maintain the fleet of Airbus AS350B3 (A-Star) helicopters. Currently, the Air Support Unit has five Airbus helicopters that provide airborne surveillance and patrol support to bureaus and precincts of the Police Department. In accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mandates, routine maintenance and overhauls must be performed to ensure the safe operation of the aircraft fleet. The protocols of routine preventative maintenance require scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance on each of the helicopters. The additional funds for continued preventative maintenance and repair work is critical to prevent the helicopters, that are vital to public safety, from being grounded for long periods of time.
Contract Term
The contract term remains unchanged, ending on Nov. 30, 2023.
Financial Impact
Upon approval of $5,775,270 in additional funds, the revised aggregate value of the contract will not exceed $9,275,270. Funds are available in the Police Department's budget.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council approved the original request:
- Aircraft Parts and Services - Contract 148992, 148991, 148977, 148978 (Ordinance S-45150) on Nov. 14, 2018.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Police Department.