Exclusive Use (EU) Type 1 Twin Turbine Tanked Helicopter

The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation is seeking a vendor to provide one Exclusive-Use Type 1 Twin-Turbine Powered, Tanked Helicopter for wildfire protection. The contract was awarded to Billings Flying Service, Inc. The evaluation criteria included scope of services, company profile and experience, and cost proposal. The contract has a total possible score of 3000 points, with 60% of the points allocated to scope of services, 20% to company profile and experience, and 20% to cost proposal. • The scope of services includes the provision of a twin-turbine tanked helicopter for wildfire protection. • The company profile and experience evaluation criteria include years in business, relevant past projects, and company qualifications. • The cost proposal evaluation criteria include flight rate price evaluation and daily availability price evaluation. The contract also includes requirements for equal pay for Montana women and nondiscrimination against firearm entities or trade associations.