Purchase of Medium Lift Helicopters

The Texas A&M Forest Service is soliciting proposals for the purchase of at least one medium lift, wildland firefighting helicopter. The helicopter must meet the minimum specifications outlined in the RFP. The contractor will be required to deliver the helicopter within 24 calendar months of the award of the RFP. The Texas A&M Forest Service may purchase up to 6 helicopters. The evaluation criteria include experience, certifications, qualifications, financial standing, and past performance, as well as pricing, quality and reliability of goods and services, and understanding of project scope. • The contractor must be an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or an authorized dealer of the manufacturer of the proposed aircraft. • The contractor must be capable of delivering new aircraft, upfitted as specified with factory warranties intact. • The contractor must provide a copy of their company's audited financial statements for the past two years, upon request from TFS. • The contractor must provide a financial rating of their company, if requested by TFS.