REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: MINDY CASTO, Chief of Police
Police Department
BY: BURKE FARRAH, Deputy Chief
Police Department/Support Division
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to the Fresno Police Department Air Support Unit "Skywatch"
1. Award a Sole Source Agreement with Airbus Helicopters, Inc. for the purchase of an overhauled main rotor gearbox main module for Airbus EC120 helicopter N524MW in an amount not to exceed $200,000.
2. ***RESOLUTION: Adopt a Resolution authorizing an exception to formal bidding procedures and approving the sole source purchase and installation of a main rotor gearbox overhaul for N524MW Airbus EC120 Helicopter for the Fresno Police Department. (Subject to Mayor's Veto)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council award a Sole Source Agreement with Airbus Inc. for the purchase of an overhauled main rotor gearbox main module for Airbus EC120 helicopter N524MW in an amount not to exceed $200,000 for continued airborne law enforcement operations in support of patrol and specialized units serving the citizens of Fresno; and adopt a Resolution authorizing an exception to formal bidding procedures and approving the sole source purchase of an overhauled main rotor gearbox main module for Airbus EC120 helicopter N524MW for the Fresno Police Department.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Fresno Police Department seeks to purchase an overhauled main rotor gearbox main module that is overhauled certified by Airbus for the Airbus EC120 police helicopter N524MW. Installation of the overhauled main module will be completed by Fresno Police Department employed and FAA certified aviation mechanics at the Skywatch facility. This helicopter will continue to provide support to our officers in the field during emergency response to critical incidents, 911 calls, other services provided to the citizens of Fresno. The main module will be purchased as an exchange through a...
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