On Site AZDPS Aviation Aircraft Maintenance Technician

The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) is soliciting proposals under solicitation number BPM007803 to establish one or more contracts for on-site aircraft maintenance technician services. The scope of work involves maintaining airframes and fuselages to control corrosion, interpreting complex technical manuals for troubleshooting and repair estimates, and performing critical tasks such as returning aircraft to service after repairs and assisting with the manipulation of heavy components like engines. All work must be performed at the DPS Aviation Bureau in Phoenix, Arizona, and must strictly adhere to Federal Aviation Regulations (FARS), DPS Aviation safety standards, and specific Beechcraft factory maintenance requirements. Award decisions will be based on the most advantageous offer, evaluated primarily on the offeror's experience, capacity, and proposed approach, followed by the cost proposal. Key requirements for bidders include providing a letter of insurability, a performance bond, and a minimum one-year warranty on all labor and craftsmanship. The contract includes strict compliance mandates, such as a prohibition on the use of TikTok on state IT systems, a five-year record retention policy, and adherence to state non-discrimination executive orders. Invoicing is handled through the state's procurement process, with options for ACH or p-card payments, and the state maintains the right to audit records for five years following contract completion.