21/0247 - Helicopter Searchlight for the Harris County Sheriff's Office

The Harris County Sheriff's Office required a new helicopter searchlight to replace the outdated one. The contract was awarded to Sterling Corp dba Sterling Helicopter for $59,250. The scope of work includes the provision of a helicopter searchlight, power conditioning interface unit, hand grip controller, control interface unit, cable kit, spectral filters, and mounting brackets. The contract also includes on-site training and a one-year extended warranty. The project will benefit the Harris County region and five surrounding counties, enhancing night-time missions and search-related missions. • The contract is for a single vendor, Sterling Corp dba Sterling Helicopter. • The award is based on the lowest bid. • The project is expected to have a positive impact on the Harris County region and surrounding areas. • The contract includes a one-year extended warranty for the searchlight, PCIU, hand grip, and CIU. • The vendor is required to provide on-site training for the equipment.