Appendix I - Contractor Facility Requirements.pdf

BID NUMBER: ITB DPI 26 27 39

Appendix I Contractor Facility Requirements

I. A Kennel Must:

1) Separate healthy dogs from nonhealthy dogs by maintaining an area to quarantine nonhealthy dogs, and by taking the necessary precautions.

2) Maintain a properly ventilated facility (12-15 air exchanges per hour recommended).

Provide emergency care or will transport dog to an emergency clinic.

3) Heat and cool as dictated by climate to maintain 60–80 °F in the facility year-round.

Maintain feeding and medication schedules as directed by the Canine Officer.

4) Provide in-house grooming service or an area where the Canine Officer can groom the dog.

5) Provide 24-hour access.

6) Provide timely and accurate communication to Canine Officers or other Agency personnel about the condition of the detector dog.

7) Meet minimum requirements of the Animal Welfare Act for primary residence. Must have a minimum amount of floor space as required by the AWA. The minimum amount of floor space required is the following: The interior height must be at least 6” higher than the dog’s head when the dog is in a normal standing position. For example, a beagle 25” long (tip of nose to base of tail) and 17” tall (top of the dog’s head when standing) would require a primary residence of 6.67 square feet of floor space with a height of 2 feet.

Measurement (in inches) from the tip of the dog’s nose to the base of its tail + 6 inches = Required Square Feet of Floor Space 144

The calculation is (25” + 6”)2 / 144 = 6.67; 17” + 6” = 23/24”.

8) Maintain well-kept grounds free of tall grasses, overgrown shrubbery, and fallen leaves and plant debris.

9) Provide Runs That:

a. Are escape proof (i.e., fence on top, secure latch).

b. Have concrete floors.

c. Have good drainage, no puddles.

d. Have a solid, impervious barrier preventing physical contact with other dogs to prevent cross-contamination.

10) Have Good Security That:

a. Can be accessed only by a key after hours.

b. Prevents dogs from digging out or jumping or climbing over fences.

11) Have a Clean and Sanitary Facility That:

a. Smells and appears clean.

b. Stores food in a dry, clean place.

c. Is free of rodent droppings.

d. Is free of poison baits or toxic material accessible to animals.

e. Is cleaned and sanitized daily. Sanitizing agents must be approved.

II. A Kennel Should Have:

1) Detector dogs segregated from the general population, when possible.

2) Detector dogs in adjacent kennels or in the same area.

3) Locations as close to work as practical.

4) Indoor and outdoor runs.

5) Parking accessible to government-owned vehicles and privately-owned vehicles.

6) An exercise area to allow the detector dog to run around in a safe, enclosed area.

7) Smoke detectors.

III. Sanitary Requirements:

Cleanliness of kennels is an important factor for good health of detector dogs. Therefore, sanitary requirements must be enforced in and around the kennel. Sanitation is one of the main measures of disease prevention and control. There are many specific ways to keep a good level of sanitation in a kennel. Good sanitation can be maintained through a cooperative effort between Department and kennel personnel.

1) The kitchen or food preparation area:

a. Keep as clean as possible.

b. Wash hands before preparing food.

c. Clean utensils immediately after preparing food.

d. If canned foods are being fed for a special diet, clean the can opener after each use.

e. Maintain disinfectant procedures in the food preparation area.

2) Stools are a common source of infection:

a. Remove from the runs as often as necessary.

b. The method of disposing of stools depends on local conditions and the type of sewage system present.

c. If stools must be carried from the area in cans, the cans must be cleaned and disinfected after each use.

3) In the kennels:

a. Keep sanitary.

b. Maintain in a good state of repair.

c. Clean runs thoroughly daily.

d. Disinfect periodically by using products suggested by your local veterinarian.

CAUTION: Before using any disinfectant, check the label to ensure proper use against dog-related diseases and viruses.

4) Around the kennels:

a. Keep free of refuse and garbage that could attract rats and insects.

b. Use mosquito control measures in areas as needed (i.e., netting or other measures).

c. Use disinfectants and their application by following the label requirements.