California Department of Parks and Recreation Helicopter Transport Services for Log Placement
- Client
- California Department of Parks and Recreation
- Solicitation No.
- C26635024
- Posted
- 10/24/2026
- Category
- Transportation Services
- Budget
- Looking for Proposals
- NAICS
- —
- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe California Department of Parks and Recreation is issuing an Invitation for Bid for helicopter transport services in the North Coast Redwoods District, located in Humboldt County and Eureka, California. The selected contractor must provide a helicopter and equipment capable of lifting, transporting, and placing up to 500 whole trees and logs into various creeks in steep terrain. Additional responsibilities include providing spill kits, two-way radios, and fire prevention and suppression equipment, as well as conducting daily coordination and safety meetings. Bidding is open to USA organizations licensed to do business in California, with a 5 percent preference available for California Certified Small Businesses. Bidders must maintain commercial general liability, motor vehicle liability, workers' compensation, and pollution liability insurance. Invoices must be submitted in triplicate, and a final undisputed invoice must be submitted within 90 calendar days following the agreement's expiration or termination.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from C26635024_IFB.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The State of California Department of Parks and Recreation is issuing an Invitation for Bid to procure helicopter transport services in Humboldt County. The contractor will provide labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary to deliver heavy-lift helicopter services for loading and transporting up to 500 whole trees, logs, and logs with root wads. The bidding process incorporates California small business preferences and disabled veteran business enterprise incentives.
- Issued by
- State of California Department of Parks and Recreation
- Submission details
- Bidders must complete and submit the required bid package forms. Written requests for bid withdrawal must be submitted prior to the bid opening hour.
- Contract term
- Ending June 30, 2028 or 509 days after DGS approval, whichever is later.
- Place of performance
- North Coast Redwoods District, Humboldt County, California
- Insurance and bonding
- Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate), Motor Vehicle Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), Statutory Worker's Compensation and Employer's Liability, Pollution Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence). Must name the State of California, its officers, agents, and employees as additional insured.
Scope of work
- Provide one heavy-lift helicopter and necessary equipment
- Perform loading and transport of up to 500 whole trees, logs, and logs with root wads
- Provide fuel and flight hours support
- Provide standby hour support
Minimum qualifications
- Must be licensed to do business in California
- Must obtain all licenses and permits required by law
- Must maintain an active business license or Secretary of State registration
Documents to include with the bid
- Service Contracts Bid Form (DPR 940B)
- Contractor Certification Clauses (CCC 04/2017)
- Darfur Contracting Act Attachment (DPR 74)
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure Form (DPR 97B)
- Printout showing State SB/DVBE certification and expiration date (if claiming SB preference)
- Form GSPD 05-105 (if claiming SB preference based on 25 percent subcontracting)
- DGS PD 843 (if DVBE participation applies)
- Payee Data Record (STD 204)
Verify important details
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