Fresno Police Helicopter Engine Maintenance Contract

Original title: Actions pertaining to the Fresno Police Department Helicopter “Skywatch” Unit 1. Affirm City Manager’s determination that Safran Helicopter Engines USA Inc. is Uniquely Qualified to provide service and support of our helicopter’s engines; and 2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to enter into a four-year contract expiring June 6, 2030 with Safran Helicopter Engines USA Inc. in an amount not to exceed $550,000 annually (or $2,200,000 over four years) for continued participation in Safran’s Support By the Hour (SBH) program.

Record date · June 4, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The Fresno City Council has approved a four-year contract with Safran Helicopter Engines USA Inc. to provide maintenance and support for the Fresno Police Department's 'Skywatch' helicopter unit. The agreement designates the company as the sole qualified provider for these engine services.

Why it matters

The city will spend up to $2.2 million over four years to maintain police helicopter engines through a specialized support program.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Fresno Police Department

The department will receive ongoing engine maintenance and support services for its Skywatch helicopter unit.

Directly affected

Safran Helicopter Engines USA Inc.

The company is contracted to provide engine support services to the city for a four-year period.

Key Facts

The City Council authorized a four-year contract with Safran Helicopter Engines USA Inc. for police helicopter engine support.
The total contract value is capped at $2,200,000 over the four-year term.
The annual expenditure for the contract is limited to $550,000.
The contract expires on June 6, 2030.

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The City Manager officially determined that Safran Helicopter Engines USA Inc. is 'Uniquely Qualified' to perform this work.
The contract covers participation in Safran’s 'Support By the Hour' (SBH) program.