Legislation Details

File #: 26-2295   
Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 10/7/2026 In control: Clark County Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 10/20/2026 Final action:
Title: Approve the Contract with MD Helicopters, LLC for LVMPD Aircraft Equipment; and authorize the Chief Financial Officer or her designee to sign the Contract, subject to approved budget appropriations; or take other action as appropriate. (For possible action) 
Attachments: 1. Staff Report, 2. LVMPD Aircraft Equipment Disclosure_bmw, 3. LVMPD Aircraft Equipment Contract_bmw
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CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

AGENDA ITEM

 

Petitioner:

Jessica Colvin, Chief Financial Officer

Recommendation: 

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Approve the Contract with MD Helicopters, LLC for LVMPD Aircraft Equipment; and authorize the Chief Financial Officer or her designee to sign the Contract, subject to approved budget appropriations; or take other action as appropriate. (For possible action)

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FISCAL IMPACT:

Fund #:

2990.000

Fund Name:

Post-Employment Benefit Reserve

Fund Center:

1120781000

Funded PGM/Grant:

N/A

Amount:

$4,143,237

Description:

LVMPD Aircraft Equipment

Additional Comments:

The total Contract award is estimated in the amount of $4,143,237

 

BACKGROUND: 

This Contract is for the purchase of aircraft equipment with MD Helicopters, LLC (LBE).

The following are the pertinent provisions of the Contract:
•                     The term of the Contract is from date of award through delivery date, estimated 12/31/2026.

LVMPD has requested the County finance a new helicopter to maintain public and officer safety through aerial surveillance, coordinating ground units, and managing high risk situations from above.  The helicopter will be leased to LVMPD through an installment purchase agreement that will be presented to the Board prior to delivery. 

The recommendation of award is in accordance with NRS 332.115.6(b), the competitive bidding process is not required as the item to be purchased is for "Personal safety equipment" means safety equipment that personnel of a response agency or other local governmental agency: (1) Use in the course of preventing, responding to or providing services of recovery or relief in connection with emergencies, acts of terrorism or other natural or man-made disasters.

The Business License Department has determined that a Clark County Business License is not required for this effort.