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California Department of Transportation·California

IFB - Multiple Provider Operated Helicopter Rental Services in Mono County

Closes 5/28/2026$150k – $300kInvitation for Bid
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The State of California is seeking up to three qualified helicopter operators to provide a fully‑operated commercial rotor‑craft, including pilot, fuel, maintenance, insurance and all incidentals, for transporting GAZEX tank farms and equipment to avalanche‑control sites in Mono County. The contract will be a multiple‑provider agreement lasting three years, with an estimated 2–4 flights per year (each 3–6 hours of work plus up‑to‑1 hour ferry each way). Contractors must hold current FAA commercial rotor‑craft licenses, meet specific mountain‑experience requirements, and be able to respond to a service request within five calendar days. No subcontracting is allowed; all work must be performed by the contractor’s own resources, and compliance with FAA, environmental, data‑security and accessibility standards is mandatory.

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Contact

Michael Dean(Contract Analyst)

[email protected]

(279) 234-2517

Key dates

Opened
5/13/2026
Questions due
5/20/2026
Closes
5/28/2026
Projected award
6/5/2026
Duration
3 years

Last updated

Details

Type
Invitation for Bid
Industry
Transportation and Public Transit
NAICS
481210
Solicitation №
09A1142

Budget estimate

$150,000 – $300,000

Based on the stated scope (2–4 flights per year, each 3–6 hours of flight time plus up‑to‑1 hour ferry) and typical commercial helicopter charter rates ($2,500‑$3,500 per flight hour), annual billable hours range roughly 14–26. Over the three‑year contract this yields 42–78 billable hours. Multiplying by an average $3,000/hour produces a contract value between $126,000 and $234,000. Adding potential overtime, insurance retainers, and ancillary fees could push the total toward $150,000‑$300,000. Therefore a realistic earnings estimate is $150k–$300k over the contract term.

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