Description
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking competitive pricing for helicopter rental services with qualified pilots to conduct aerial surveys of wildlife and vegetation within the Everglades Complex of Wildlife Management Areas. The contract will be for a period of four years, with the option to renew for up to three additional years. The successful bidder will be required to provide turbine engine helicopters with a minimum manufacturer-specified useful load capability of 750 pounds, as well as pilots with a minimum of 1,200 hours of experience as Pilot-In-Command. The bidder will also be required to provide maintenance records and proof of registration for each helicopter.
• The contractor will be responsible for providing aircraft flights that accurately navigate along designated transects using the on-board GPS system and fly at a sustained altitude of approximately 200 feet at low speeds along these transects.
• The contractor will be required to provide working headphone sets for each passenger in the aircraft and a first aid kit that is mounted in all aircraft cabins.
• The contractor will be responsible for ensuring that all aircraft are maintained and operated under Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 14 C.F.R. Part 135 Air Carrier and Operator Certification.
• The contractor will be required to provide clear and legible photocopies of the current Standard Airworthiness Certificate and proof of registration for each helicopter.