Request for approval to extend a contract with RAMS Aviation Company, Inc. for repair parts, labor and related items to maintenance and/or inspect Bell Helicopters and Airbus Helicopters for the Sheriff's Office for the period of August 1, 2026 - November 30, 2026, with no increase in pricing (210142), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability. | Community Exchange
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Request for approval to extend a contract with RAMS Aviation Company, Inc. for repair parts, labor and related items to maintenance and/or inspect Bell Helicopters and Airbus Helicopters for the Sheriff's Office for the period of August 1, 2026 - November 30, 2026, with no increase in pricing (210142), Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: 0% - Minimal MWDBE Availability.
Harris County may extend a helicopter maintenance contract with RAMS Aviation through November 2026 at no additional cost.
Harris County Commissioners Court is considering a four-month extension of a contract with RAMS Aviation Company, Inc., a helicopter support company in Plantersville, TX. The contract covers repair parts, labor, and maintenance services for Bell and Airbus helicopters used by the Harris County Sheriff's Office Air Support Unit. The extension runs August 1 through November 30, 2026, with no price increase. Commissioners Court is scheduled to vote on this item on July 9, 2026.
Harris County Sheriff's Office uses helicopters for public safety operations. This contract keeps those aircraft maintained. Neighbors may care because it affects whether the Air Support Unit stays operational.
