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California Department of Parks and Recreation·California

C26803015 Helicopter Services

Closes 10/27/2026$300k – $800kInvitation for Bid
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Description

The State of California Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking a qualified contractor to provide “call‑when‑needed” helicopter services for the Northern Division of California State Parks. The contractor must supply a turbine‑powered, four‑passenger helicopter (one of several approved makes/models), qualified pilots, a fuel‑service truck, and all required equipment and maintenance support. Services include removal of illegal cannabis grow‑site vegetation and trash using a long‑line system, reconnaissance, special‑operations support, and natural‑disaster response, with the helicopter required to be dispatch‑ready within the listed Northern counties. The contract term is three years (Feb 21 2027 – Feb 20 2030) with two optional one‑year extensions, and the award will be based on the two lowest‑responsible bids (primary and secondary).

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Contact

Annie Garcia

[email protected]

Key dates

Opened
10/13/2026
Questions due
10/21/2026
Pre-bid meeting
10/28/2026
Closes
10/27/2026
Duration
3 years

Last updated

Details

Type
Invitation for Bid
Industry
Transportation and Public Transit
NAICS
488190
Solicitation №
C26803015

Budget estimate

$300,000 – $800,000

The solicitation uses a “daily operational rate” plus an hourly flight rate (e.g., $1,824–$1,989 per flight hour) and fuel‑truck mileage reimbursement. Assuming a typical contractor quotes a daily rate of $12,000–$18,000 and expects roughly 150 flight hours over the three‑year term, the total contract value is likely between $300,000 and $800,000 over the base three‑year period, with optional extensions adding similar amounts. The range reflects variability in daily rates, the number of days the helicopter is actually dispatched, and mileage costs.

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