S70 / FIREHAWK AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ACCESS PLATFORM

The Orange County Fire Authority is seeking a qualified vendor to supply fully‑integrated S‑70/FireHawk helicopter maintenance access platforms that meet Sikorsky Specification 7462831. The platforms must provide full‑length side access, ergonomic non‑slip work surfaces, safety handrails, stabilization, removable stair assemblies, built‑in FOD control, and a workbench, and be delivered fully assembled, freight‑paid, with on‑site familiarization and training. Vendors must have documented experience fabricating S‑70 platforms, provide unit pricing (excluding tax), and comply with extensive insurance, indemnification, and political‑contribution disclosure requirements. The bid is submitted electronically via PlanetBids, with questions due June 10 2026 and final bid due June 16 2026. The resulting contract is a one‑year agreement (renewable for an additional year) with a 180‑day bid firm‑ness period. • Must deliver a custom, corrosion‑resistant access platform that does not obstruct aircraft doors or panels. • Vendor must demonstrate prior S‑70 platform engineering/fabrication experience; new entrants will be excluded. • Required insurance: Professional Liability $1 M/$2 M, Commercial General Liability $1 M/$2 M, Automobile $1 M, Workers’ Comp $1 M, with A‑M Best A‑VII/X ratings. • All bids are electronic, include line‑item SKU pricing, and must be signed under penalty of perjury and anti‑collusion certifications.