One_Untrained_Dual_Purpose_Detection_Canine.pdf
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- One Untrained Dual Purpose Detection Canine
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- 2000018665
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- Minnesota
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This is a solicitation document issued by the Minnesota State Patrol, a division of the Public Safety Department, for the one-time purchase of one untrained dual-purpose detection canine and associated equipment. The canine must be a European imported Belgian Malinois or an approved equal, designated as a "green" (untrained) detection dog capable of performing dual-purpose functions. The solicitation requires one canine and one set of canine equipment, with the canine available for testing during the week of October 5-9, 2026. Bids must be submitted electronically through the SWIFT Supplier Portal no later than September 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM CDT, with no non-electronic or email responses accepted. The canine equipment must be delivered by September 14, 2026, and the canine itself by October 5, 2026, both to DPS MSP Investigative Services at 2055 N Lilac Drive, Golden Valley, Minnesota 55422-4038. The solicitation period runs from September 2, 2026 through September 9, 2026.
Bidders must submit pricing for both the untrained detection canine (Line 1) and the canine equipment package (Line 2), which includes one leather waist lead (40"-44"), one leather collar, one prong collar, and one 500 series Vari kennel. The State of Minnesota will award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications and terms and conditions, reserving the right to make final determination regarding approved canine equals and to award items separately, by grouping, or by total as deemed most advantageous. Bidders must be registered through the Supplier Portal and may contact the SWIFT Contractor Assistance Helpdesk at 651.201.8100, Option 1 for registration assistance. Small businesses and disadvantaged businesses may be eligible for the State's Small Business Procurement Program, and inquiries regarding eligibility can be directed to the Office of Equity in Procurement at Procurement.Equity@state.mn.us or 651-201-2402.
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Event Description The Minnesota State Patrol is looking to make a one-time purchase of one untrained “green” detection canine along with canine equipment. The canine should be dual purpose, European imported Belgian Malinois or an approved equal. Note that the State reserves the right to make the final determination on what constitutes an approved equal that is sufficiently similar to the listed specifications. The canine will need to be available for testing the week of October 5 - 9, 2026. For more information refer to Exhibit C to the Sample Contract for Specifications, Duties, and Scope of Work.
THIS IS A FORMAL EVENT/SOLICITATION. Responders must submit their bids on the Supplier Portal. No Non-electronic or e-mail responses will be accepted. The response must be submitted no later than the date and time called for in the Finish Time in the Event Details.
Your bid is not submitted until you select the ‘Submit Bid’ button. You will receive a confirmation message when your bid has been submitted. Print and save your confirmation.
SWIFT CONTRACTOR ASSISTANCE HELPDESK. Contractors needing help with registration and/or completing their response to this Event in the Supplier Portal may contact the Contractor Assistance Helpdesk: 651.201.8100, Option 1.
If your response does not comply with the solicitation requirements, it will be rejected. The State of Minnesota will award the event to the lowest responsible bidder that meets the specifications and all terms and conditions. The State of Minnesota reserves the right to award items separately, by grouping items, or by total, whichever is deemed most advantageous to the State.
Thank you for your interest and participation.
Note: Suppliers who are registered only as bidders must register as suppliers before being awarded an event.
Make sure that the registration occurs prior to the notice of intent to award.
General Comments
* *ATTENTION BIDDERS**
You must submit all responses electronically through the SWIFT portal. See line items for specifications. MSP does not accept email or faxed responses. Please be aware there may be attachments included in this event. The supplier is responsible for reviewing all attachments, including the Event Details and the Responders Declarations Documents.
General Questions Question Ideal Response
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Is your business based in Minnesota and considered small according to the OSP small business size standards? The link below provides size standard requirements. Please note (all web addresses can be copied and pasted into a web browser for further review) https://mn.gov/admin/business/vendor-info/oep/sbcp/size/
And:
Is your business a for-profit business that is majority owned, operated and controlled by:
• a racial minority,
• a woman,
• a person with a substantial physical disability,
• a veteran or service-disabled veteran, or is your business
• located in, or the owner lives in, an economically disadvantaged county?
( http://mn.gov/admin/business/vendor-info/oep/sbcp/ed/counties )
Event Details
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Public Safety Department Contact: Moore,Vernitta Ann Phone: 651/201-7106 Fax #:
Email: vernitta.moore@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page P0701-2000018665 Sell RFx 1 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name One Untrained Dual Purpose Detection Canine Start Time Finish Time
09/02/2026 15:00:00 CDT 09/09/2026 15:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
In order to participate in this event YOU MUST BE REGISTERED as either a bidder or a supplier.
If your company meets these basic criteria, it may be eligible for certification in the state’s Small Business Procurement Program. For more information on eligibility requirements please visit https://sbcp.mn.gov/.
You can also contact the Office of Equity in Procurement at Procurement.Equity@state.mn.us or 651-201-2402 for further information.
• Do you believe your company meets the criteria listed above?
• Your response to this question is for informational purposes only. If you select YES, and are not certified, a member of the Office of Equity in Procurement will contact you to provide additional information regarding the State’s Small Business Procurement Program. (Responders must select Yes or No to continue submitting their response.)
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
Response Comments
Upload all required or requested attachments here.
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
A file attachment is required to satisfy this question.
Your bid will need to be edited online to include attachment responses.
Response Comments
If you fail to upload attachments requested in the solicitation, your response may be disqualified. Have you uploaded the required or requested attachments? (Yes / No)
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
Response Comments
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Public Safety Department Contact: Moore,Vernitta Ann Phone: 651/201-7106 Fax #:
Email: vernitta.moore@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page P0701-2000018665 Sell RFx 2 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name One Untrained Dual Purpose Detection Canine Start Time Finish Time
09/02/2026 15:00:00 CDT 09/09/2026 15:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Line Details Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 1 UOM: EACH Bid Qty: 1 Required: Yes Reserve Price: No
Description: Untrained Dual Purpose Detection Canine Comments:
* The Minnesota State Patrol is looking to make a one-time purchase of one untrained “green” detection canine along with canine equipment. The canine should be dual purpose, European imported Belgian Malinois or an approved equal. Note that the State reserves the right to make the final determination on what constitutes an approved equal that is sufficiently similar to the listed specifications. The canine will need to be available for testing the week of October 5-9, 2026
Question Response What is the price per unit?
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
Response Comments
Line: 2 Item ID: Line Qty: 1 UOM: EACH Bid Qty: 1 Required: Yes Reserve Price: No
Description: Canine Equipment Comments:
* Equipment must be provided with canine obtained by the Minnesota State Patrol
One leather waist leads (40”-44”) -One leather collar -One prong collar -One 500 series Vari kennel
Question Response What is the price per unit?
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
Response Comments
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Public Safety Department Contact: Moore,Vernitta Ann Phone: 651/201-7106 Fax #:
Email: vernitta.moore@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page P0701-2000018665 Sell RFx 3 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name One Untrained Dual Purpose Detection Canine Start Time Finish Time
09/02/2026 15:00:00 CDT 09/09/2026 15:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Bidder Information Firm Name:
Name: Signature: Date:
Phone #: Fax #:
Street Address:
City & State: Zip Code:
Email:
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Public Safety Department Contact: Moore,Vernitta Ann Phone: 651/201-7106 Fax #:
Email: vernitta.moore@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page P0701-2000018665 Sell RFx 4 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name One Untrained Dual Purpose Detection Canine Start Time Finish Time
09/02/2026 15:00:00 CDT 09/09/2026 15:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Appendix A - Line Specifications Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 1 UOM: EACH Description: Untrained Dual Purpose Detection Canine
Item Specifications
Manufacturer:
Mfg Item ID:
Item Length: 0 Item Height: 0 Item Width: 0 Dimension UOM:
Item Volume: 0 Volume UOM:
Item Weight: 0 Weight UOM:
Item Size: Item Color:
Shipping Information
Schedule: 1 Ship To: DPS MSP INVESTIGATIVE SVCS
2055 N LILAC DR
GOLDEN VALLEY MN 55422-4038
United States
Quantity: 1 Due Date: 10/05/2026 Freight Terms:
Ship Via: Pick Up / Will Call
Line: 2 Item ID: Line Qty: 1 UOM: EACH Description: Canine Equipment
Item Specifications
Manufacturer:
Mfg Item ID:
Item Length: 0 Item Height: 0 Item Width: 0 Dimension UOM:
Item Volume: 0 Volume UOM:
Item Weight: 0 Weight UOM:
Item Size: Item Color:
Shipping Information
Schedule: 1 Ship To: DPS MSP INVESTIGATIVE SVCS
2055 N LILAC DR
GOLDEN VALLEY MN 55422-4038
United States
Quantity: 1 Due Date: 09/14/2026 Freight Terms:
Ship Via: Pick Up / Will Call
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Public Safety Department Contact: Moore,Vernitta Ann Phone: 651/201-7106 Fax #:
Email: vernitta.moore@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page P0701-2000018665 Sell RFx 5 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name One Untrained Dual Purpose Detection Canine Start Time Finish Time
09/02/2026 15:00:00 CDT 09/09/2026 15:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Appendix B - Terms & Conditions
1. Please review the attached Terms and Conditions attached to the event.
Last Updated: 12/24/2018
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Public Safety Department Contact: Moore,Vernitta Ann Phone: 651/201-7106 Fax #:
Email: vernitta.moore@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page P0701-2000018665 Sell RFx 6 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name One Untrained Dual Purpose Detection Canine Start Time Finish Time
09/02/2026 15:00:00 CDT 09/09/2026 15:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
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