Aircraft for Law Enforcement Operations

The purpose of this Request for Bids (RFB) is to solicit competitive bids from qualified Bidders to provide the goods, services, or both described in this RFB for the Lead Agency and any Participating Agencies.

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services on behalf of the Iowa Department of Public Safety is soliciting the purchase of an airplane to be used for law enforcement operations. The awarded Master Agreement from this solicitation will allow additional purchases to be made over the life of the agreement. Each purchase may require new specifications and a quote to be provided.

The following specifications are intended to describe the type, size, quantity, quality, and performance capabilities of new police patrol airplane to be operated in law enforcement operations by the Iowa Department of Public Safety (IADPS). [...] IADPS seeks a turn-key deliverable to include procurement of the base aircraft, procurement, completion, and full integration of the Airborne Law Enforcement equipment.

**Quantity.** One (1) Aircraft, Single engine land, all metal, fixed tricycle landing gear, 6-cylinder internal combustion, normally aspirated, high performance, technologically advanced, 2026 model or later. Additional units may be purchased from a completed Master Agreement awarded from this solicitation.

Performance Specifications

• Range. The airplane (as equipped at basic price) must have a maximum range of not less than 900 nautical miles.
• Speeds. The airplane (as equipped at basic price) shall have a cruise true air speed of not less than 140 knots at 6,000 feet.
• VSO shall not exceed 54 KCAS.
• Weight. The useful load of the airplane shall not be less than 900 pounds. The maximum gross weight shall be no less than 3,100 pounds.
• Maximum Operating Altitude. Certified ceiling shall be 18,100 feet or greater

Delivery and Receiving

The fully complete aircraft shall be ready for final inspection and acceptance no later than twenty-four (24) months from the date of the award. The Bidder shall provide a schedule that includes an estimated availability date as part of the submission.

Upon acceptance, the Bidder shall provide the following:

• Two (2) copies of the aircraft operator's and avionics manuals.
• One (1) aircraft service manual.
• One (1) set of aircraft logbooks.
• Full executed bill of sale and FAA registration for the aircraft as configured and accepted.
• Current weight and balance of the aircraft as fully configured and accepted, with the pilot, co-pilot, and a minimum of two (2) additional seats installed.

Testing, Training & Performance Metrics

• The Bidder shall perform all safety inspections to meet FAA, ICAO, and DoD standards.
• The Bidder shall provide training by qualified instructors for operation, safety, and maintenance as requested by the agency.
• The Bidder shall provide delivery milestone reporting as requested by the agency.

Bid Submission and Amendments

If a Bidder opens a bid after it has been certified and submitted, the bid must be certified and resubmitted. If the Issuing Officer issues an amendment after a bid has been submitted, the Bidder must review and acknowledge the amendment, then certify and resubmit the bid.

Bids will be considered based on the purchase cost and according to compliance with specifications, all described herein.

Payment Schedule

• 40% of total contract value upon award.
• 40% upon delivery of base aircraft to completion center.
• 20% upon final delivery, acceptance, and commissioning.

Contract Term

The initial term of the Contract shall begin on 12/21/2026 and end on 12/20/2027. The Agency shall have the sole option to renew the contract upon the same or more favorable terms and conditions for up to five (5) annual extensions.

Administrative Fee

The Bidder shall pay to the Agency a 1.00% Administrative Fee calculated using the sales reported on the corresponding Quarterly Sales Report.