Title
Fixed Wing Pilot Training - Requirements Contract - IFB 19-016 (Ordinance S-45431)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Bird Acquisition LLC, dba Aeroguard Flight Training Center to provide the Phoenix Police Department's Air Support Unit with Fixed Wing Pilot Training in an amount not to exceed $285,000. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Police Department's Air Support Unit will utilize fixed wing pilot training with Bird Acquisition LLC, dba Aeroguard Flight Training Center to train new pilots, as in-house pilot training is no longer feasible. The proposed training will streamline the training process for new pilots and reduce the length of time it takes to achieve the pilot certificates this contract will provide. It will also provide the Air Support Unit with oversight from a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified flight instructor school. Risk mitigation from learning to fly non-departmental aircraft first, and then transitioning into the Air Support's aircraft, is also a benefit of outsourcing the pilot training.
Procurement Information
IFB 19-016, Fixed Wing Pilot Training, was conducted in accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10. The solicitation was emailed to 28 vendors and was posted on the City's website. One offer was received by the Procurement Division on February 8, 2019. The price has been determined to be fair and reasonable based on a current contract with similar requirements and from previous purchases for similar training.
Contract Term
The contract term will begin on or about March 15, 2019 and end on or about March 14, 2024.
Financial Impact
Expenditures against this contract shall not exceed the aggregate amount of $285,000. Funds are available in the Police Department's budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Police Department.