Northern California State Parks Helicopter Services

The California Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking two contractors to provide Type 3 turbine-powered helicopter services, pilots, fuel, and maintenance support for cannabis watershed protection operations in Northern California State Parks.

California > Department of Parks and Recreation > Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Division


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Oct 28, 2026 12:00 AM
Oct 13, 2026 10:21 PM
3 years base + 2 × 1 year options
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annie.garcia@parks.ca.gov
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The California Department of Parks and Recreation, through its Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Division, is soliciting two Call When Needed agreements for Type 3, high-skid, four-passenger, turbine-powered helicopters with pilots, fuel, maintenance support, and fuel-service trucks. Services will support the Cannabis Watershed Protection Program, including long-line removal of plants and trash from illegal cannabis grow sites, reconnaissance flights, special operations, officer safety and critical incidents, and natural disasters. Helicopters must meet specified aircraft, avionics, communications, external-load, maintenance, pilot qualification, and operational requirements, and contractors must maintain an eligible base of operations in one of 14 Northern California counties. The initial service period is three years, with two additional one-year options at the State's discretion. The State intends to establish primary and secondary agreements and will assign work first to the primary contractor, then to the secondary contractor if the primary is unavailable. Bidders must submit the standard bid form, operational cost exercise, required state certifications and declarations, and other listed forms in a single PDF. The solicitation includes small-business preference and a DVBE incentive, but the DVBE participation requirement is waived.

Classification Codes
NAICS481219Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation
PSCV121Air Charter for Things
Smart Codes
helicopter serviceshelicopter cargo transporthelicopter reconnaissance
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Oct 13, 2026 10:21 PM-Published Date
Oct 21, 2026 09:00 PM-Questions Due Date
Oct 28, 2026 12:00 AM-Bid Submission Deadline
Oct 28, 2026 08:00 PM-Public Bid Opening (optional)
Conference-call access code must be requested from annie.garcia@parks.ca.gov at least 24 hours in advance.
Feb 21, 2027-Estimated Contract Start
Requirements
Required
  • General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Motor Vehicle Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers Compensation and Employer's Liability
  • Aircraft Liability — $2,000,000.00
Required
No
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