| Date | Type | Memo |
|---|---|---|
| 04-03-2014 : | Breann Aggers has agreed to pursue late usage reports for this contract | |
| 03-28-2014 : | Replacement Contract 04413 has been awarded, is effective 05/01/14, with portal pages updated | |
| 02-11-2014 : | replacement Contract RFQ 04413 posted to WEBS, prebid scheduled 02/19/14, closes 03/06/14 | |
| 01-10-2014 : | all contractors with the exception of HiLine have reported usage for fourth quarter | |
| 01-07-2014 : | DFW brought to our attention that NW Helicopter's price increase request approved 07/01/11 hadn't been fully implemented in the CCI - fixed and reposted | |
| 12-02-2013 : | Posted updated price list which incorporates the price increase requested/approved for Rite Bros. Aviation 07/17/13 | |
| 10-03-2013 : | updated helicopter registration numbers for Inland Helicopter | |
| 07-26-2013 : | Price increase for Rite Bros has been approved, effective July 17, 2013, update to contract to be posted to contract portal page | |
| 07-10-2013 : | the increase has been reviewed in accordance with our new policy and is now waiting to be approved by Christine Warnock | |
| 06-21-2013 : | Rite Bros Aviation has submitted request for price increase which is being reviewed | |
| 05-07-2013 : | Farm & Forest called to let us know that they went out of business May 16, 2012 therefore should not be receiving past due usage emails, or the management fee letter, or anything else. I committed to inactivating them. | |
| 04-17-2013 : | Cleaned up the price sheets to delete "inactivated" contractors: Hillcrest, Pavco, Flight Teach, Evergreen and Inland. Reposted to contract portal page. | |
| 04-05-2013 : | Worldwide, Regal Air and Rite Bros have all notified this office of rate increases for air services | |
| 04-04-2013 : | After additional consideration, Hi Line and Leading Edge have been reinstated to the contract effective April 4, 2013 | |
| 12-12-2012 : | Made updates to the CCI document and saved it to the G-drive, Internet site. | |
| 12-11-2012 : | change contract administrator to Connie Stacy | |
| 06-08-2012 : | PRICE ADJUSTMENT | Effective June 15th Hillsboro Aviation has been grated a price increase, the price increase is as follows: Schweizer 269 C1 from $315 to $329 Bell 206 modles from $890 to $929 Bell 205 from $2495 from 2539 F200 series from $1.05 to 1.35 F300 series from $1.50 to $1.95 F500 series from $2.60 to $3.75 T100 series from $.35 to $.55 T300 series from $.45 to $.75 T500 series from $.55 to $1.05 |
| 05-01-2012 : | CONTRACT EXTENSION | The contract extension is now complete and the new 2 year term begins today. The following companies were extended. Hillsboro Aviation, Inter-state Aviation, Kenmore Air, Gold Aero Inc, Glacier Aviation, NW Sky Ferry, Rite Bros Aviation, Inland Helicopters, Nowrthwest Helicopters, NW Sky Ferry, Worldwind Helicopters, Cline Ai, and Farm and Forest. I was unable to get a hold of Snohomish Flying Service, Hi Line Helicopters, and Leading Edge, so at this time their contracts are not extended. |
| 04-11-2012 : | CONTRACT EXTENSION | I have received signed extensions from the following companies: Central Valley Helicopters, NW Sky Ferry, Gold Aero Inc, Pavco Flight, Kenmore Air, Farm and Forest Service, NW Helicopters, Regal Air, Inter-state Aviation, Inland Helicopters, Northern Air, and Hillsboro Aviation. I have yet to receive a sign extension from Glacier Aviation, Rite Bros Aviation, Snohomish Flying Service, HiLine Helicopters, Leading Edge, and World Wind Helicopters. The deadline for extension is April 30, so I will be giving one more courtesy call to the companies that have not submitted the extension, and I will move forward with the extension on 4/13. |
| 03-13-2012 : | CONTRACT EXTENSION | I have yet to receive 4 of the amendments that were sent out. I will be contacting those companies by phone this afternoon, giving them until the end of the week to respond. |
| 02-08-2012 : | CONTRACT CHANGE | I will be sending out the extension offer to the charter services this week, as the current term expires 4.31.2012. I anticipate no break in coverage on this contract. |
| 10-06-2011 : | PRICE ADJUSTMENT | Leading Edge Aviation has offered a voluntary price reduction on Robinson R44 Raven II (N49BC). The current price is $560.00 per hour. I will process this request immediately |
| 06-30-2011 : | PRICE ADJUSTMENT | A price incrase of 4.6% has been granted to NW Helicopters. the increase is effective July 1, 2011. the increase was granted due to a significant rise in fuel costs. |
| 06-22-2011 : | PRICE ADJUSTMENT | Price increases have been granted to following companies Regal Air, Kenmore Air and Inland Helicopters. All increases were approved by the management analyst based on a significant rise in fuel costs, per the PPI. The increase will become effective today 6/22/2011. |
| 05-27-2011 : | CONTRACT CHANGE | Effective July 1, 2011 Part One of this contract will be terminated. Part One was for use by WSDOT only, for aerial imaging. The decision to terminate was based on financial constraints and a decreased demand for aerial imaging. I will update the necessary information and post it July 1st. |
| 12-09-2010 : | Kenmore Air has replaced Beaver N9766Z with Beaver N6781L until the spring. | |
| 06-15-2010 : | Per Department of Fish and Wildlife's request, and the removal of Evergreen Helicopters due to lack of use in the state; Farm and Forest Helicopters Services, Inc. will be added to the contract in the Southwest Region, effective July 20, 2010. Contract pricing and ordering information has been posted to the web. | |
| 06-09-2010 : | Farm & Forest Helicopter will be added to the contract per Department of Fish & Wildlife's request, effective June 15, 2010. | |
| 06-09-2010 : | Glacier Aviation has added wet charter service to their pricing and ordering. It will be posted to the web June 10, 2010. | |
| 04-06-2010 : | It has been requested from Department of Natural Resources that Farm & Forest Helicopters be added to the contract. I have received their paperwork, and am in the process of completing the addition. I anticipate the addition being effective May 1, 2010. | |
| 03-17-2010 : | 1) A 24-month extension of contract #02407 will be granted to: Fixed Wing – Snohomish Flying Service, Hillsboro Aviation, Flight Tech Aviation, Inter-State Aviation, Kenmore Air, Regal Air dba: Morcom Aviation, Rite Bros. Aviation, Northern Air Co., Gold Aero, Inc., and Glacier Aviation, Inc. Rotor Wing – Inland Helicopters, J.R. Helicopters, Leading Edge Aviation, Northwest Helicopters, NW Sky Ferry dba: Rugby Aviation, Worldwind Helicopters, and Cline Aircraft Co. dba: Central Valley Helicopters. Effective May 1, 2010 through April 30, 2012. 2) A 12-month extension to HiLine Helicopters. Effective May 1, 2010 through April 30, 2011. 3) Per Contractor's request the address for Northern Air has been updated. 4) Contract pricing has been corrected for Leading Edge Aviation. | |
| 02-01-2010 : | Lohman Helicotper has not completed the FAR Part 135 certification which was a mandatory requirement of the contract and is being removed effective immediately | |
| 02-01-2010 : | Effective May 1, 2010, the following companies will not be extended: 1) Evergreen Helicopters 2) Hillcrest Aircraft Company | |
| 02-01-2010 : | The request from DFW to add Golden Wing Helicopters to the contract has been denied. They are not 14 CFR Part 135 Certified and they have no certfied helicopters. | |
| 02-01-2010 : | Lohman Helicopters has not completed the 14 CFR Part 135 certficiation. They will be removed from the contract effective immediately. | |
| 01-27-2010 : | Lohman Helicopters is in the process of receiving their FAR 135 certification. They are temporarily suspended from providing services under this contract until certfication is received. | |
| 01-13-2010 : | I have received Contract Extension Offers from HiLine Helicopters, World Wind Helicopters, Northwest Helicopters, Central Valley Helicopter/Cline Air Service, Lohman Helicopters, J.R. Helicopters, Hillcrest Aircraft Co., Leading Edge Aviation, Inlian Hleicopters, NW Sky Ferry/Rugby Aviation. All have been sent a Contract Amendment to complete their extension. I am still waiting for Extension Offers from Evergreen Helicopters, Glacier Aviation, Gold Aero, and Kenmore Air. All were sent an email reminder January 12, 2010. | |
| 01-06-2010 : | A 24-month extension offer was made to all current contractors with a response date of December 31, 2009. | |
| 01-04-2010 : | I have received a request from Department of Fish and Wildlife to add Golden Wings Aviation to the contract in the North Central region. There is currently one position available in that region. An original bid document has been sent to them for review and signature with a response date of January 31, 2010. Addition to contract is pending. | |
| 12-02-2009 : | Wings of Wenatchee has gone out of business and will be removed from the contract. | |
| 11-30-2009 : | This contract will continue through the maximum term date unless there are issues that make it necessary to rebid. Contractors have been add to meet statewide need as necessary. | |
| 11-24-2009 : | Recently added contractor, Lohman Helicopters, is not currently FAR 135 certified. They are in the process. They are not authorized to perform services that fall under the FAR 135. I have updated their pricing and ordering sheet to reflect this change. | |
| 11-23-2009 : | Per WSDOT's request, JR Helicopters has been added to the contract in the South Central Region effective 12/01/09. | |
| 11-10-2009 : | Kenmore Air requested a replacement aircraft due to repairs. Beaver N72355 will be replaced with Beaver N900KA, effective November 10, 2009. Pricing will remain the same. | |
| 10-12-2009 : | Snohomish Flying Center has requested to add Fixed Wing Single Engine Cessna-172N to their list of equipment offered under the State Contract. Effective 10/12/2009. | |
| 10-07-2009 : | This contract is currently meeting customer needs. | |
| 08-12-2009 : | Falcon West Helicopters has requested to be removed from the contract. | |
| 08-12-2009 : | Per Department of Fish & Wildlife (DFW), Lohman Helicopter LLC has been added to the contract. They have agreed to the original terms and conditions. Their pricing has been added to the information on the WEB. | |
| 07-15-2009 : | I have a few conversations with Department of Fish & Wildlife (DFW) about additional coverage in the South Central and Eastern/Idaho regions. With Falcon West going out of business, there is no overage in the South Central Region. DWF is working to submit justification for additional rotor wing providers in these regions. | |
| 07-01-2009 : | I just received an email from Falcon West Helicopters that they will no longer be in operation. They have requested to be removed from the contract. I will begin the process today and submit for approval by 07/02/09. | |
| 07-01-2009 : | I have not received official notification from Falcon West Helicopters regarding the status of their business. I left a voicemail message 07/01/09 requesting confirmation that they wish to be removed from the contract by the end of the week, 07/03/09. If they do not respond by 07/03/09, I will send a certified letter requesting a response. | |
| 06-29-2009 : | I received a call from Falcon West Helicopters, and the owner is in the process of selling his equipment and going out of business. I requested an email that states they are going out of business and need to be removed from the contract. | |
| 06-29-2009 : | I received a call today from a customer that indicated that Falcon West Helicopters no longer has pilots. I attempted to contact by phone using the number they provided in the bid, but it was the wrong number. I also sent an email to the address that was provided in their bid, but it was return to me indicating the recipient could be found. | |
| 06-12-2009 : | Per vendor request, two aircraft have been added to Leading Edge Aviation's contract. The price sheet has been updated to reflect the addition of the Robinson R44 Raven II and Robinson R22 Beta II aircrafts for statewide use. | |
| 04-09-2009 : | I have received a request from Fish and Wildlife to add a vendor that performs aerial surveying. I am awating appropriate documentation to justify the addition. | |
| 03-09-2009 : | This contract seems to be meeting the needs of the state. I have no issues to report. It offers a variety of services and equipment that are essential to the state. | |
| 02-04-2009 : | Per customer request animal capture services have been added to Leading Edge Aviation's list of services they provide. | |
| 01-06-2009 : | There is nothing new to report on this contract. | |
| 11-20-2008 : | An additional seaplane has been added to Kenmore Air's pricing sheet per their request. | |
| 11-17-2008 : | The request to add Sound Flight to the contract has been denied due to the fact that there is already a contractor in the Olympic Region providing float plane services. | |
| 11-17-2008 : | I received a request from Kenmore Air to add a float plane to the contract. This will give them three float planes on contract. I have completed the paperwork, sent to them for review and signature. | |
| 11-03-2008 : | A request was sent to each contractor asking for a price reduction due to the Governor's savings mandate. | |
| 10-15-2008 : | Per customer request to meet specific need for animal radiotracking, Flight Tech was added to the contract. | |
| 09-08-2008 : | I continue to receive requests from DFW regarding the additon of Flight Tech to the contract. Recently, I was informed that the current contractor in that region cannot provide the services requested without DFW purchasing additional equipment. I will investigate and decide if it is in the best interest of the State to add Flight Tech. | |
| 08-04-2008 : | The following contractors were awarded a contract as a result of the 02407B rebid to provide additional coverage throughout the state: 1) Inland Helicopters 2) Northwest Sky Ferry Although these additions provide additional coverage, there may a need to add contractors as requested by State Agencies. These additions will be a the sole discretion of the state. | |
| 07-28-2008 : | We received a bid response from Flight Tech on July 25, 2008. Because the response was due July 16, 2008 we are not excepting it and are returning the document to Flight Tech. | |
| 07-21-2008 : | Based on a coverage issue contract 02407 was rebid in attempt to add contractors in specific regions. To meet this need, contract 02407 was rebid under contract #02407B. Rugby Aviation dba: Northwest Sky Ferry was awarded the contract for fixed wing services in the NW Region, and Inland Helicopters was awarded the contract for rotor wing services in the Easter/Idaho Region, effective August 1, 2008 through April 30, 2010. | |
| 07-18-2008 : | I have completed my evaluation and have my award recommendation to my manager for review. I am on schedule to award July 31, 2008 for a contract start date of August 1, 2008. | |
| 07-17-2008 : | I received two bids for additional fixed and rotor wing services in Washington State. I have begun the evaluation process and anticipate and award date of July 31, 2008. | |
| 07-09-2008 : | The Re-bid of 02407 to add coverage throughout the state is scheduled to close on July 16, 2008. | |
| 07-09-2008 : | Falcon West Helicopters has successfully added a Hiller to their pricing worksheet. | |
| 06-25-2008 : | Falcon West Hleicopters has purchased an additional helicopter and requesed it be added to the contract. I have prepared the necessary paperwork, and awaiting their response. | |
| 06-13-2008 : | In the bid for air charter services, the requested number of fixed and rotor wing contractors did not meet the needs of the bid; therefore a rebid of contract 02407 in specific regions has been posted. A pre-bid is scheduled for June 16 at 10:30 am. Bids are due July 16, 2008. | |
| 05-15-2008 : | Morcom Aviation dba: Regal has requested and been granted a voluntary price reduction on their Cessna 172's, effective 05/15/08. For more information, see the price sheets on the website. | |
| 04-18-2008 : | I received 22 bids. One was late and returned to Bidder, one was incomplete and unsuccessful notification has been sent. Award has been made to the following Bidders: Central Valley Helicopters, Evergreen Helicopters, Falcon West Helicopters, Glacier Aviation, Part One and Part Two, Gold Aero, HiLine Helicopters, Hillcrest Aircraft, Hillsboro Aviation, Inter-State Aviation, Kenmore Air, Leading Edge Aviation, Morcom Aviation dba: Regal Air, Horthern Air, Northwest Helicopters, Pavco Flight, Rite Bros Aviation, Snohomish Flyiing Service, Wing of Wenatchee, World Wind Helicopters. Initial term of the contract will be May 1, 2008 through March 31, 2010 with the option to extend by not to exceed six years, or March 31, 2014. | |
| 04-11-2008 : | Award has been sent to management for approval. | |
| 04-08-2008 : | I am in the final stages of bid evaluation. I anticipate award by April 15, 2008 with no break in coverage. | |
| 02-24-2008 : | An amendment was posted in WEBS to correct Section 6.1 - Part One Pricing. All other terms and conditions remain the same. | |
| 02-07-2008 : | Pre-Bid was held January 28, 2008. There were three bidders in attendance. There were many questions, and an amendment was issued February 7, 2007 to address the questions. | |
| 01-28-2008 : | The IFB was posted to WEBS on January 17, 2008. When I ran a report to see who had downloaded the bid, there were very few, so I made calls to each one. I gave them directions for downloading, and those that could not, I sent a copy electronically. The pre-bid is scheduled for today, January 28, 2008. | |
| 11-27-2007 : | The soliciation document is in it's final stages. I anticipate releasing the IFB January 2008 with no break in coverage. | |
| 10-16-2007 : | There have not been any new insurance requirements from Labor & Industries as a result of the helicopter accident this year involving one of the contractors on this contract. I will proceed with the IFB, and include language that allows for any future changes to insurance requirements as needed. | |
| 09-10-2007 : | Recent information may delay the IFB due to enhanced safety requirements by Labor & Industries. I will continue to work with existing Contractors in an effort to prepare for the pilot. I will be attending RFP Depot training 09/12/07 to understand the necessary requirements for an electronic bid solicitation. | |
| 08-13-2007 : | Continuing to develop the IFB. I anticipate completion of the IFB and submission to management for review by September 10, 2007. | |
| 07-12-2007 : | I am in the process of developing the IFB for the rebid of contract 00202. This new contract will be the pilot for the recently passed legislation that allows for e-bidding. The pre-bid for this contract is tentatively scheduled for October 2, 2007, with the bid opening tentatively scheduled for October 31, 2007. There will be multiple vendor communications regarding the process for submitting their bid. It is early in the stages, and I am trying to wait until the end of fire season for the bid opening. Contract 00202 is scheduled to expire on 03/31/08 with no extension options, and I anticipate no break in coverage. |
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