C26803019 Helicopter Services

The State of California’s Department of Parks & Recreation is seeking two qualified vendors to provide Call‑When‑Needed helicopter services (type‑3, high‑skid, four‑passenger turbine‑powered helicopters) to support illegal cannabis‑grow eradication, reconnaissance, and special‑operations missions across coastal and desert state‑park counties. The contract will be awarded to the two lowest‑responsible bidders for a three‑year base term with optional one‑year extensions. Bidders must furnish the helicopter, pilots, fuel‑service truck, communications equipment, maintenance support, and obtain required security clearances and insurance. • Provide a qualified helicopter (Bell 206L3/L4, Bell 206B3, Bell 407, Bell 505, Airbus AS‑350B2 or AS‑350B3) with pilots, fuel, and maintenance. • Perform external‑load removal of cannabis‑grow plants and trash using a 100‑ft synthetic line rated ≥ 500 lb, plus reconnaissance flights and support for special‑operations. • Meet FAA pilot qualifications, maintain airworthiness, supply a fuel‑truck, and secure background clearances for all field personnel; comply with insurance, DVBE incentives, and various state procurement statutes.