Description
The Los Angeles County Fire Department is seeking a contractor to paint and refinish four new S-70i Black Hawk Helicopter Main Rotor Blades. The contractor must have at least three years of experience painting and statically balancing Black Hawk or derivative Main Rotor Blades. The scope of work includes painting and refinishing the blades, performing static balancing, providing equipment and personnel for ground handling operations, and coordinating with the fire department for inspections and scheduling. The contractor must also provide a written schedule, update component cards, and produce logbook entries.
• The contractor must be located within 500 miles of the fire department's air operations.
• The contractor must provide a paint touch-up kit for the exterior paint colors.
• The paint finish and workmanship will be warranted against defects for a period of three years or 2000 flight hours.
• The contractor must follow specific paint specifications, including the use of a non-chromate, epoxy-type primer and a single-stage, two-part polyurethane topcoat.