LA County Board

49.\nTUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2025\nFire Fighting Helitanker Sole Source Contract Amendment\nRecommendation: Acting as the Governing Body of the Consolidated Fire\nProtection District (District), authorize the Fire Chief to execute an amendment\nto a sole source contract between the District and Coulson Aviation Inc., for the\ncontinuation of the lease of a Coulson Helitanker through December 31, 2026,\nat an amount not to exceed $15,000,000. Representing the total operational\ncost, including stand-by time, flight hours, portable retardant, gel, and any\nassociated operational costs. Sufficient funding is available in the District’s\nFiscal Year 2025-26 Final Adopted Budget. Authorize the Fire Chief to execute\namendments, suspensions or effectuate the termination of the contract if\ndeemed necessary, and in accordance with the terms and conditions specified\nin the contract. Find that the contract is still exempt from the provisions of the\nCalifornia Environmental Quality Act, as previously determined on June 28,\n2022. (Fire Department) APPROVE (25-5651)\nBoard Letter