Title
Aircraft Parts and Services - Requirements Contract - IFB 18-137A (Ordinance S-47600)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to allow additional expenditures under Contract 148977 with Precision Heli-Support, Contract 148978 with Able Aerospace Services, Inc., Contract 148979 with Westwind Aviation, Inc., Contract 148991 with Agusta Westland Philadelphia Corp, and Contract 148992 with Airbus Helicopters for the purchase of aircraft parts and services for the Police Department, Air Support Unit. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The additional expenditures will not exceed $1,700,000.
Report
Summary
These contracts provide various aircraft parts and services to operate and maintain fixed-wing and rotary aircraft for the Police Department's Air Support Unit. The helicopters are critical as they support patrol officers, provide crime suppression and are used for mountain rescue services. Additional funds are needed due to increased wear and tear on the department's aging fleet, resulting in higher maintenance and replacement parts costs. It is critical for the aircraft to remain operational to avoid negative effects on public safety. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) mandates routine maintenance and overhauls be performed to ensure the safe operation of the aircraft fleet.
Contract Term
The contract term is Dec 1, 2018 through Nov. 30, 2023.
Financial Impact
Upon approval of $1,700,000 in additional funds, the revised aggregate value of the contract will not exceed $5,200,000. Funds are available in the Police Department’s budget.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
This contract was originally approved by City Council on Nov. 14, 2018.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Jeff Barton and the Police Department.