STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance and Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: September 23, 2020
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Elizabeth Reich
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SUBJECT
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Authorize (1) a six-year service price agreement for helicopter engine maintenance and parts for the Police Department's Helicopter Unit in an estimated amount of $1,115,498.40 - Uniflight, LLC, lowest responsible bidder of two; and (2) the ratification of the City Manager's purchase of a helicopter engine maintenance overhaul with Uniflight, LLC in an amount not to exceed $201,551.00 - Total estimated amount of $1,317,049.40 - Financing: General Fund
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BACKGROUND
This action does not encumber funds; the purpose of a service price agreement is to establish firm pricing for services, for a specific term, which are ordered on an as needed basis according to annual budgetary appropriations. The estimated amount is intended as guidance rather than a cap on spending under the agreement, so that actual need combined with the amount budgeted will determine the amount spent under this agreement.
This service price agreement will provide for helicopter engine maintenance and parts for the Police Department's Helicopter Unit. The helicopter unit flies approximately 2,100 hours a year spread over the two helicopters owned by the City. Both helicopters are 2006 Bell 206's that were delivered in 2007. In recent years the unit has increased the amount of flying. In 2019, the unit responded to 7,539 service calls, more calls than any time in the last decade. In just the first six months of 2020, the unit has responded to 4,450 calls, assisted with 420 arrests, recovered 137 stolen vehicles, participated in 41 vehicle pursuits, all while maintaining an average response time of approximately three minutes. As a result of accumulated flight hours, each helicopter requires scheduled maintenance...
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