County of Los Angeles Aircraft Detailing Service - RFB-IS-27200244 (2026)
Los Angeles CountyCounty · Los Angeles, CA- Due
- Nov 9, 2026
- 12 days left
- Posted
- Oct 26, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Marie Rose Babi
- (323) 443-8727
The 30-second brief
Los Angeles County Fire Department Air Operations is seeking an experienced vendor to provide aircraft washing, waxing, polishing, detailing, steaming, and deodorizing services for a current fleet of five (5) Bell 412 and five (5) Sikorsky S70 helicopters. Work includes visual inspections of helicopter exteriors, main and rotor blades, acrylic and polycarbonate window polishing, working on an active heliport ramp, and maintaining safety data sheet compliance at the Barton Heliport Facility located at 12605 Osborne St, Pacoima, CA 91331. The initial contract term is three (3) years with two (2) optional 12-month extension periods, with an estimated annual consumption of $35,000. Bids are due by November 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM via the Vendor Self Service (VSS) portal. Bidders must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in helicopter detailing for Sikorsky S70 and Bell 412 helicopters, along with at least 3 years of experience performing services for a municipality and two verifiable references.
Aircraft washing, Waxing, & polishing - aircraft, Wet wash for Bell 412 and Sikorsky S70 helicopters, Visual inspection of helicopter exteriors, Main and rotor blade detailing, Interior steaming and deodorizing
Pricing, Minimum Mandatory Requirements
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Summary
Los Angeles County Fire Department Air Operations is seeking an experienced vendor to provide aircraft washing, waxing, polishing, detailing, steaming, and deodorizing services for a current fleet of five (5) Bell 412 and five (5) Sikorsky S70 helicopters.
Work includes visual inspections of helicopter exteriors, main and rotor blades, acrylic and polycarbonate window polishing, working on an active heliport ramp, and maintaining safety data sheet compliance at the Barton Heliport Facility located at 12605 Osborne St, Pacoima, CA 91331. The initial contract term is three (3) years with two (2) optional 12-month extension periods, with an estimated annual consumption of $35,000. Bids are due by November 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM via the Vendor Self Service (VSS) portal. Bidders must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in helicopter detailing for Sikorsky S70 and Bell 412 helicopters, along with at least 3 years of experience performing services for a municipality and two verifiable references.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Pricing, Minimum Mandatory Requirements
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- Aircraft washing
- Waxing
- & polishing - aircraft
- Wet wash for Bell 412 and Sikorsky S70 helicopters
- Visual inspection of helicopter exteriors
- Main and rotor blade detailing
- Interior steaming and deodorizing
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
10- Appendix A - Purchasing Required Forms
- Declaration
- Proposer's Organization Questionnaire/Affidavit
- Proposer's Certification of Compliance
- Request for Preference Consideration
- Commercially Useful Function Certification Form
- Community Business Enterprise (CBE) Information
- Prevailing Wage
- Certificate of Insurance
- Additional Insured Endorsement
- Submit to
- http://lacovss.lacounty.gov
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- Pacoima, CA
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Los Angeles County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 9, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: http://lacovss.lacounty.gov. For questions, contact Marie Rose Babi.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Los Angeles County in CA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Marie Rose Babi at (323) 443-8727. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Aircraft washing, Waxing, & polishing - aircraft, Wet wash for Bell 412 and Sikorsky S70 helicopters, Visual inspection of helicopter exteriors, Main and rotor blade detailing, Interior steaming and deodorizing. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Pricing, Minimum Mandatory Requirements" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Los Angeles County?
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 9, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Appendix A - Purchasing Required Forms, Declaration, Proposer's Organization Questionnaire/Affidavit, Proposer's Certification of Compliance, Request for Preference Consideration, Commercially Useful. Review the full document from Los Angeles County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Pacoima, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.