Helicopter Services for Circumnavigational Aerial Surveys
- Client
- Wailuku, Hawaii
- RFP Number
- TRANSPORT-12129
- Posted
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- Category
- Transportation Services
- Budget
- Looking for Proposals
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe government authority located in Wailuku, HI requires a vendor to provide onshore, offsite helicopter services for circumnavigational aerial surveys. The buyer needs the vendor to supply ground support and helicopter transportation for three agency staff members. The vendor must perform these aerial surveys using a helicopter without doors to capture changes around the agency over an eleven-month period. The buyer limits eligibility to onshore United States organizations only. The contract period spans one year. For the budget, the buyer seeks proposals from prospective bidders. The provided text does not contain specific evaluation criteria or key-date details.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from IFB No OCEAN27 HELO01-IFB OCEAN27 HELO01 KIRC Aerial Surveys.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commission is seeking helicopter services for circumnavigational aerial surveys of Kaho'olawe Island to capture changes over an 11-month period. The work requires ground support and transport for three staff members from Maui in a doorless helicopter across approximately 7 flights. Bidders must be responsive and regularly provide the solicited services to be eligible for award.
- Issued by
- Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commission
- Procurement Notice Posted
- September 24, 2026
- Anticipated Contract Start
- no earlier than 1 March 2024
- Initial Survey Flight
- November 13, 2026
- Final Survey Flight
- July 31, 2027
- How to submit
- Electronic via HIePro
- Submission details
- Bids should be submitted via HIePro. Proposals must include a signed Offer Form (OF-14) with an original signature in ink confirming a firm offer for 30 days.
- Contract term
- 12-month period commencing from the official date on the Notice to Proceed, with options to extend for up to 3 additional 12-month periods.
- Place of performance
- Maui Heliport, Maui and Kaho'olawe Island Reserve, Hawai'i
- Insurance and bonding
- Comprehensive general liability insurance of at least $2,000,000 for each occurrence and aviation insurance of at least $2,000,000 for each occurrence, naming the State of Hawai'i as an additional insured.
- Funding
- Federal funds
How proposals are evaluated
| Lowest estimated bid for services |
Scope of work
- Provide helicopter services for circumnavigational aerial surveys of Kaho'olawe Island
- Provide ground support and transport for three KIRC staff from Maui to Kaho'olawe
- Operate helicopter with no doors during surveys
- Conduct coastal aerial surveys at approximately 75 MPH ground speed and 100 feet elevation
- Perform approximately 7 flights between November 2026 and July 2027
Minimum qualifications
- Subscription to Hawaii Compliance Express (HCE)
- Registered and incorporated in Hawai'i or registered compliant non-Hawai'i business
- Helicopter capability to operate in maximum wind speed of 40 knots with a gust spread of 15 knots
- VHF Radio capable of air-to-air and air-to-ground communication
- 800 MHz Range Radio transceiver, EF Johnson Model 8565 compatible multi-box
- Compliance with FAA regulations, airworthiness directives, and standards under the Federal Aviation Act of 1958
Documents to include with the bid
- Statement of qualification identifying experience and training
- Description of bidder's organization and personnel involved
- Scheduling and availability details
- Cost proposal for services
- Logistical or planning assistance required from KIRC
- Signed Offer Form (OF-14)
- Tax Equalization Certificate
- Tax clearance certificate issued by DOTAX and IRS
- DLIR Certificate of Compliance (Form LIR#27)
- DCCA Certificate of Good Standing
Source and verification
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