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City Council Report Date: August 31, 2026 To: City Council Through: Michael Kennington, Deputy City Manager/Chief Financial Officer From: Edward Quedens, Business Services Director Kristy Garcia, Procurement Administrator Subject: Three-Year Term Contract with Two-Year Renewal Options for Rotorcraft: Helicopter Pilot Training Services for the Mesa Police Department (Single Response) (Citywide) Recommendation Council is requested to approve the award as recommended. A committee representing the Mesa Police Department and Procurement Services evaluated responses and recommend awarding the contract to the single, responsive, and responsible proposal from Jets to Helis, LLC dba Quantum Helicopters, in an amount not to exceed $164,000 annually, with an annual increase allowance of up to 5% or the adjusted Consumer Price Index. Background / Discussion This contract will provide helicopter pilot training services for initial pilot certification and additional ratings for existing pilots. The Mesa Police Department’s Air Support Unit provides critical airborne law enforcement services, including patrol support, and depends on a team of qualified pilots to maintain operational readiness. Training will be conducted by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) commercially certified regional flight school, providing high-quality instruction while maximizing program effectiveness, operational efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. City staff issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to all registered Rotorcraft: Helicopter Pilot Training Services providers. One proposal response was received. The proposal response was evaluated by a committee and was found to be responsive to the requirements of the RFP. The evaluation committee unanimously agreed on the award recommendation. Purchase Information Action: Award Procurement Type: Request for Proposals Contract Number: 2026173 Local Consideration: Policy did not apply to this procurement method Protests Received: None Initial Contract Term: Three years 2 Possible Renewals: Up to a maximum of two years, subject to Administrative review and approval Funding Source: Police Department Operating Budget Proposal Response Jets to Helis, LLC dba Quantum Helicopters – Chandler, AZ (Recommended)