Description
The Arizona Department of Public Safety is seeking qualified contractors to provide staffed Aircraft Maintenance Technicians for its fixed‑wing fleet at the Falcon Field Aviation Facility in Mesa, AZ. Vendors must supply FAA‑licensed A&P technicians with at least three years of experience on fixed‑wing aircraft, meet stringent security and safety screening, and cover all associated tools and equipment. The contract will be an IDIQ with an initial twelve‑month term, renewable up to five years, and will be paid on a firm‑fixed‑price basis.
• Minimum qualifications: FAA A&P license, ≥ 3 years fixed‑wing maintenance (Beechcraft King Air preferred).
• Required compliance: security background checks, drug testing, adherence to FARs and ADPS safety program, and provision of own tools.
• Compensation framework: AZDPS will offer a pay range of $35‑$50 per hour; vendors submit firm‑fixed‑price rates via a pricing spreadsheet.
• Contract logistics: 12‑month base term, extensions possible to a total of 5 years; invoices payable Net 30 days; relocation assistance up to $5,000 for out‑of‑state hires staying ≥ 9 months.