To: Board of Supervisors
From: David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Report Title: Advanced Helicopter Services, Inc.
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract with Advanced Helicopter Services, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 for helicopter maintenance services for the period February 1, 2026 through January 31, 2029.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this request will result in up to $3,000,000 in contractual service expenditures over a 3-year period and will be funded by 76% CSA P-6 Zone, 22% State Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund, and 2% User Agency fees.
BACKGROUND:
Advanced Helicopter Services, Inc., will provide maintenance services for the Sheriff's helicopters. The helicopter program is an integral element of effective law enforcement operations, providing enhanced patrol, surveillance, and search and rescue capabilities.
Continuation of the helicopter program hinges on the maintenance services provided under this contract. Costs associated with this contract are partially offset by revenue generated by neighboring jurisdictions contracting for helicopter services.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the Board does not approve, the continuation of the helicopter program will be at risk without a maintenance agreement.