Description
The State Water Resources Control Board and the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board are seeking a qualified aviation provider to conduct aerial surveillance over 17 Northern California counties using a turbine‑powered rotary‑wing aircraft stationed at Redding Municipal Airport. The contractor must furnish a helicopter, qualified pilot(s), and support crew capable of both routine (48‑hour notice) and emergency (24‑hour notice) flights, comply with all FAA and state safety requirements, and deliver required flight documentation and reporting. The contract is a fixed‑price, single‑award IFB with a maximum value of $105,000 for a three‑year period.
• Provide at least one passenger‑capacity helicopter (2‑6 seats) with a qualified pilot (commercial or ATP) and ground crew.
• Perform flights covering Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Lake, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Yolo, and Yuba counties, originating from Redding Municipal Airport.
• Meet strict response times (≤24 hrs for emergencies, ≥48 hrs for routine), submit flight plans, manifests, and post‑flight reports, and maintain full airworthiness and insurance compliance throughout the contract term.