SR1690788834 - Approve spending authority in an amount not to exceed $137,549.70 for professional helicopter pilot and maintenance training services from MD Helicopters, LLC., for the Houston Police Department.
Specific Explanation:
The Chief of the Houston Police Department (HPD) and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve spending authority in an amount not to exceed $137,549.70 for professional helicopter pilot and maintenance training services from MD Helicopters, LLC., for HPD.
This procurement covers annual factory-authorized MD Helicopters training for the HPD Air Support Division, including recurrent flight training for 15 pilots, transition training for two new pilots, recurrent training for two senior mechanics, and initial training for one new mechanic. In line with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and departmental policy, all pilots must complete annual recurrent training to maintain proficiency in MD 500E emergency procedures, while mechanics must stay current with manufacturer standards. Conducted at the MD Helicopters facility in Mesa, Arizona, this training provides specialized instruction essential to safety, compliance, and operational readiness.
This recommendation is made pursuant to subsection 252.022(a)(4) of the Texas Local Government Code, which provides that “a procurement for personal, professional, or planning services” is exempt from the competitive requirements for purchases.
MWBE Participation:
M/WBE Zero Percentage Goal document approved by the Office of Business Opportunity.
Hire Houston First:
This procurement is exempt from the City’s Hire Houston First Ordinance. Bids/proposals were not solicited because the department is utilizing a professional service for this purchase.
Fiscal Note:
Funding for this item is included in the FY26 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.
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Jedediah Greenfield Department Approval Authority
Chief Procurement Officer
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Estimated Spending Authority:
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Department
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FY2026
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Out Years
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Total
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Houston Police Department
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$137,549.70
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$0.00
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$137,549.70
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