Description
The State of Maine is seeking a qualified contractor to provide helicopter lift services for heavy external loads, specifically 250‑gallon propane tanks, to remote radio sites and other locations. The contractor will act as a prime “broker” and must hold its own FAA Part 135 certification, while subcontracting to a single, FAA‑certified Part 135/Part 133 carrier that can perform daylight‑only, high‑skid‑gear helicopter operations from unprepared mountain sites. The contract runs from November 1 2026 through November 30 2031 (initial term plus two possible renewals) and will be awarded on a fixed‑price basis.
• Provide helicopter lift services for 250‑gal propane tanks (≈ 1,320 lb full) and personnel/equipment transport.
• Must use a single, specified carrier/aircraft; carrier must hold FAA Part 135 and Part 133 authority.
• Contractor responsible for all permits, taxes, ground fees, rigging gear, custom harnesses, and satellite flight‑following equipment.
• Service period: 5 years (with two optional 2‑year renewal periods); daylight‑only operations, with overnight per‑diem allowed.
• Fixed‑price proposal required; evaluation weighted 50 pts (qualifications) + 25 pts (technical approach) + 25 pts (cost).