Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Fire Protection, is soliciting bids for a qualified contractor(s) to provide helicopter charter services, complete with qualified pilot(s) and mechanic(s), for fire management missions in the Soldotna, Alaska area; • Medium helicopter; • One year experience in make and model helicopter submitted; • FAA or Transport Canada air carrier certificate. Bidder must provide copies of their FAA 133, 135, and 137 Certificates; and • Must provide fuel servicing vehicle and driver. The Contractor must equip and maintain the vehicle as shown below: (i) Two fire extinguishers, each having a rating of at least 20-B:C and with one extinguisher mounted on each side of the vehicle. Extinguishers must comply with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 10: Standards for Portable Fire Extinguishers; (ii) Fuel tanks must be designed to allow removal of contaminants from the sediment settling area. The sump shall be drained daily when the system is used; (iii) All tank inlet ports, sump drains, and the fuel nozzle must be locked closed or stored inside locked compartments when not in use to preclude tampering, contamination, and/or improper drainage of the fuel supply; (iv) The fuel hose shall be compatible with the aviation fuel dispensed. Hoses with manufacturer’s “Aviation Fuel” markings are acceptable. The hose must be free of damage or cracks that expose underlying cord and shall be kept in good repair;
