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Consider recommendations regarding a bid waiver request and interfund transfer from Santa Barbara County Fire for unanticipated aircraft repair and maintenance costs, as follows: (4/5 Vote Required)
a) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to purchase services and parts from Helicopter Engine Repair Overhaul Services (H.E.R.O.S.), an independent contractor, for the repair and overhaul of County Air Support Unit Copter 2 in the amount of $119,597.00 and waive the competitive bid process;
b) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to increase the current Service Contract with Rotorcraft Support Inc (RSI), an independent contractor, an additional $100,000.00 for unanticipated maintenance and repair costs;
c) Approve Budget Revision Request No. 0006340 to increase appropriations by $116,000.00 for equipment maintenance funded by a $116,000.00 transfer from Santa Barbara County Fire Department; and
d) Find that the proposed Agreement is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline section 15378(b)(2) as the action involves continuing maintenance activities.