Peoria Plans $5.79 Million Purchase of Second Public Safety Helicopter

The City of Peoria, Arizona, is preparing to purchase a second public safety helicopter at an estimated total cost of $5.79 million. The planned acquisition encompasses more than the aircraft itself: the reported amount includes specialized police equipment, use tax, inspection, and ferry travel. The city’s stated intent signals a substantial local investment in public-safety aviation, although the available information does not specify the aircraft model, capabilities, delivery schedule, or planned operational use.

The proposed funding structure combines federal grant support and municipal funding. A $2.85 million U.S. Department of Justice grant would cover part of the acquisition, while Peoria’s share is identified as $2.94 million. Of that local contribution, $952,000 has already been approved by the city council. The remaining city funding and the final timing of the purchase are not detailed in the source. The Bureau of Justice Assistance is also identified in connection with the grant funding.

For contractors, the potential purchase could involve several linked requirements: supplying the helicopter, integrating specialized police equipment, completing inspection activities, and arranging ferry travel. Those elements may be procured together or through separate actions, but no procurement approach is disclosed. The signal does not identify a vendor, solicitation, procurement contact, aircraft specifications, or evaluation criteria; firms should therefore treat this as an upcoming local-government procurement signal rather than an open solicitation.

The combination of federal grant funding and a defined municipal contribution provides a useful indicator of project planning, but it does not establish that an award has been made or that a competition is underway. Interested suppliers and service providers should monitor City of Peoria procurement notices and relevant city council materials for approval updates, solicitation documents, funding status, and requirements. Potential bidders will need to confirm how the city intends to handle aircraft acquisition, equipment configuration, inspection, taxes, and delivery logistics before assessing the opportunity.

• Estimated purchase value: $5.79 million for a second public safety helicopter and associated costs.
• Grant funding: A $2.85 million U.S. Department of Justice grant would cover part of the purchase.
• Local contribution: Peoria’s share is $2.94 million, including $952,000 already approved by the city council.
• Included cost elements: Aircraft, specialized police equipment, use tax, inspection, and ferry travel.
• Potential requirements: Aircraft supply, police-equipment integration, inspection, and delivery or ferry services may be relevant to the procurement.
• Procurement status: No solicitation, procurement route, vendor selection, or procurement contact is identified in the available signal.
• Contractor action: Monitor City of Peoria procurement notices and council updates for specifications, funding decisions, and competition details.
• Grant participants: The source identifies the U.S. Department of Justice and the Bureau of Justice Assistance in connection with funding.