Government Contract | Louisiana
LDWF Helicopter Rental Services

Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1.Bell Model 206-B3 Jet Ranger helicopter (or equivalent) specifications: a.Contractor shall provide adequate, qualified personnel for the operation of the helicopter and be experienced in low level flying. Each pilot must have a valid FAA Commercial Pilots Certificate with current medical certificate. Vendor must provide a copy of both items.b.Pilots must have a minimum total helicopter time, as pilot in command, of at least 1500 hours in a Bell 206-B3 jet Ranger (or equivalent).c.Fuel range minimum fuel capacity of 96 gallons and approximate total flight time to 3.5 hours (3 hours working time and 30 minutes reserve fuel). The required three (3) hours working time between fuel stops will include two passengers and survey equipment.d.Garmin GPS 496 with XM Satellite Weather Information or equivalent navigation and weather system with pilot qualified to enter flight data and operate system when flying.e.State-wide communication system operational at low altitudes (300 ft.). f.High skids with emergency pop out floats that would allow emergency landing in wet terrain and water.g.Availability of pontoon (fixed) floats to be used as required for landings in water.h.Emergency Location Transmitter. i.Intercom system for communication between all passengers and pilot. j.Helicopter must have removable doors (front and rear) for increased visibility.k.Helicopter must have a large photographic window on front passenger side door and additional photographic windows on both rear doors.l.Helicopter shall be equipped with a flight meter (Hobbs Model M-1-969 or equivalent) recording in hours and tenths and activated by an oil pressure switch wired in series with a collective switch.m.The Helicopter shall be equipped with a heating and air-conditioning system.n.Helicopter shall be equipped with AC power supply for charging electronic equipment such as lap top computers, GPS units, cameras, etc.o.An estimate of total-flight time hours is listed in the special conditions section of each program. In the event a greater or lesser quantity of flight hours is needed, LDWF reserves the right to increase or decrease the amount at the unit price stated in bid.p.Flying time will be computed in hours and tenths from liftoff to touchdown as recorded by the collective activated hour meter required in the specifications under l above.q.Billing will begin when designated passengers are picked up and will stop when designated passengers are dropped off. r.Flight cost to and from designated pick up points will be incurred by the vendor.2.Robinson R-44 Clipper 2 helicopter (or equivalent) must be equipped with the following:3.Contractor shall provide adequate, qualified personnel for the operation of the helicopter and be experienced in low level flying. Each pilot must have a valid FAA Commercial Pilots Certificate with current medical certificate. Vendor must provide a copy of both items.a.Garmin GPS 496 with XM Satellite Weather Information or equivalent navigation system with pilot qualified to enter flight data and operate system when flying.b.State-wide communication system operational at low altitudes (300 ft.). Vendor must provide description of communication system to be utilized.c.High skids with emergency pop out floats that would allow emergency landing in wet terrain and water.d.Intercom system for communication between all passengers and pilot. e.Helicopter must have removable doors (front and rear) for increased visibility.f.Helicopter shall be equipped with a flight meter (Hobbs Model M-1-969 or equivalent) recording in hours and tenths and activated by an oil pressure switch wired in series with a collective switch.g.Helicopter shall be equipped with AC power supply for charging electronic equipment such as lap top computers, GPS units, cameras, etc. h.An estimate of total-flight time hours needed is listed in the special conditions section of each program. In the event a greater or lesser quantity is needed, LDWF reserves the right to increase or decrease the amount at the unit price stated in bid.i.Flying time will be computed in hours and tenths from liftoff to touchdown as recorded by the collective activated hour meter required in the specifications.j.Billing will begin when designated passengers are picked up and will stop when designated passengers are dropped off. k.Flight cost to and from designated pick up points will be incurred by the vendor.