RFQ - S-25700-00002843.pdf

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ATTN: Ashley Wenger Phone: 503-934-0244 Oregon State Police Email: Ashley.Wenger@osp.oregon.gov Procurement Services 3545 Trelstad Ave SE Salem, OR 97317

REQUEST FOR QUOTE

OregonBuys #25700-00002843

***THIS IS NOT AN ORDER***

Quote Submission Due: 2:00 PM (PDT) April 27th, 2022 on OregonBuys or Email:

Ashley.Wenger@osp.oregon.gov

Please include the Opportunity number in the subject line.

Quotes shall be good for no less than Thirty (30) days.

Description:

The Oregon State Police (“OSP”) SWAT team is soliciting quotes for: One (1) Trailing Service Dog (TSD) Bloodhound, for the purposes of scent discriminating trailing/tracking along with handler training “or equal”.

The SWAT team has a long-documented history of professional service to the people of the State of Oregon. Often called upon to handle the most dangerous, dynamic, and demanding law enforcement situations, it is imperative that the team constantly maintain the highest level of proficiency and adding a K9 to the team will help fulfill a critical need.

Minimum Specifications:

Vendor Requirements:

• Previous similar services provided to law enforcement agencies

The K9 and Handler Requirements:

• Navigate a variety of urban and rural terrain

• Able to adapt to varying environment conditions

• Negotiate obstacles, by climbing, jumping, and running when out in the field

• Field trained for K9 racking/trailing scent

• Available for unlimited phone consultation for any training guidance

• Come with a one-year guarantee for the health and demeanor of the K9

• Be well socialized and obedient in a law enforcement environment

• K9 will have all necessary shots, be pre-screened for hip and other orthopedic problems

• Additional handler training available mailto:Ashley.Wenger@osp.oregon.gov mailto:Ashley.Wenger@osp.oregon.gov

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Training for the handler must be provided (lodging must be included) with the K9 from the bidder and be a court certified expert.

Delivery: OSP will acquire the K9 once the K9 and handler have completed all necessary training.

Quote Evaluation and Award: Quote submissions will be reviewed to determine if all Submittal Requirements have been met. Those meeting the Submittal Requirements will be evaluated to determine the “Best Value” for the State. “Best Value” is based solely on the evaluator’s determination of what best meets the needs of the Authorized Purchaser taking into account price and may also consider the following:

• experience,

• expertise,

• availability and resource capacity

Authorized Purchaser’s determination is final.

A contract will be awarded in the form of a Purchase Order governed by the State of Oregon Standard Terms and Conditions, (see Exhibit A).

Questions: Inquiries about this RFQ should be directed to the contact listed at the top of the page.

Any reference to brand names is meant as descriptive not restrictive.

Alternate quotes will be considered on products, which meet or exceed products indicated on quote.

Vendor is to mark clearly alternate proposals.

“OR EQUAL”: Any brand name listed in the specifications as “or equal” or “or equivalent” shall establish the minimum requirements for quality, utility, durability, function, purpose, etc. Other product brands may be offered that are equal to or better than the product brand name. Quote may show cost differences, alternates and options in the space provided in the quote. This clause is not meant to be restrictive, but to set the minimum standard. AGENCY SHALL DETERMINE, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION, WHETHER A PRODUCT OFFERED IS “EQUAL.” When the designation is “or equal” or “equivalent” Agency shall make its decision after Closing.

Vendor Name_______________________________________ Tax ID #:

Address: ______________________________________ Phone: _________________________

City, State, Zip: _______________________________________

Email Address: __________________________________ Fax: _______________________________

Print Contact Name: ______________________________________

Signature of Vendor/Contact: ___________________________________________________________

• Delivery/Pickup will be by the Oregon State Police (OSP) when K9 is available.

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• If bidding an equal product, quote shall include product brand name, model, and specifications of equal item.

Item Quantity Description Per Unit Price:

Extended Price:

Dog 1 K9 Bloodhound $ $__________

Handler 1 Two (2) weeks of Training up to 80 hours for the handler, lodging included

Total Cost: $__________