Service_K-9_for_the_DOC_Stillwater.pdf

Event Description Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) would like to purchase one service Canine (K-9) for our Stillwater facility. See line items for detailed specifications.

General Questions Question 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/co unties )

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.)

Event Details

PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Submit To: Corrections Department Contact: Blow,Theresa A Phone:

Email: Theresa.Blow@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page P7801-2000016491 Sell RFx 1 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name Service K-9 for the DOC Stillwater Start Time Finish Time 11/26/2024 11:00:00 12/04/2024 15:00:00

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.

Question Response

Yes

Response Comments

Upload all required or requested attachments here.

A file attachment is required to satisfy this question.

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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)

Yes

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PLACING ORDERS:

Enter the name, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address of your contact person for placing orders.

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DELIVERY TIME FRAME:

What is the delivery time frame in calendar days after receipt of order (A.R.O)?

Event Details (cont.)

PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Submit To: Corrections Department Contact: Blow,Theresa A Phone:

Email: Theresa.Blow@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page P7801-2000016491 Sell RFx 2 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name Service K-9 for the DOC Stillwater Start Time Finish Time 11/26/2024 11:00:00 12/04/2024 15:00:00

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No

Question Response

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FREIGHT TERMS:

All deliveries must be FOB Destination with freight charges included in the unit price. Does your price include freight?

Yes

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MAKE AND MODEL:

List the year, make, and model of the equipment offered.

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Event Details (cont.)

PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Submit To: Corrections Department Contact: Blow,Theresa A Phone:

Email: Theresa.Blow@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page P7801-2000016491 Sell RFx 3 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name Service K-9 for the DOC Stillwater Start Time Finish Time 11/26/2024 11:00:00 12/04/2024 15:00:00

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No

Line Details Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 1 UOM: EACH Bid Qty: 1

Reserve Price: No

Description: Canine Service Dog Comments:

- Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) would like to purchase one service Canine (K-9) for our Stillwater facility. See line items for detailed specifications.

No substitutions allowed.

Specs to include but not limited to:

Specifics: Male (German Shepard breed) - The dog must be guaranteed to be psychologically and physically suitable for basic patrol dog and dual-purpose detector dog training.

Availability for the handler to take possession of the K-9, 10 days after receipt of the purchase order.

Vendor must be Accredited/Certified by a recognized Organization National Police K-9 Organization USPCA.

Vendor’s Primary Business must be that of selling and/or Training working Dogs for Law Enforcement and or Corrections.

All dogs must have been bred from Working Lines and have been tested in the areas of Apprehension, Scent Work, Ball Drive, Search Drive Environmental Stability, Psychological Stability.

All dogs must have the Capability of being trained as Dual Purpose Patrol and Detector Dogs

All Green Dogs must be between the Ages of 12 – 18 months verified with an official passport from country of origin and chip identification if utilized.

All Green Dogs must be in Good Physical Condition upon Delivery and must come with a Health Certificate including Proof of Testing Negative for Heart Worm, Lymes, EHRL, Rabies, DH2P and ANA with in the past 30 days. If any of the testing was done later than 30 days prior to delivery the Vendor must certify that the dog has been given Heart Worm Prevention since the last test.

X-rays of the Hips and Elbows of the dog must be available to the DOC upon request.

The dog shall be guaranteed to be free from debilitating genetic defects in the hips, elbows, and eyes for one year from the original date of possession. If the dog does not conform to this, it will be replaced with a dog of equal value as soon as one is available.

Prior to the bid award, the MNDOC requires the availability to test/examine the dog(s) in person for specific temperament and traits. Such as environmentally neutral canine, canine that exhibits self-induced operant learning behavior, and shows confidence under a variety of environmental pressures. The acceptance of the K-9 is subject to the approval of the handler.

The test/examination by MNDOC will take place in Minnesota at an agreed upon location.

Freight to be included with the price of the K-9.

Bidder should include the following documents/statements from the Company by attaching and uploading in SWIFT:

Event Details (cont.)

PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Submit To: Corrections Department Contact: Blow,Theresa A Phone:

Email: Theresa.Blow@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page P7801-2000016491 Sell RFx 4 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name Service K-9 for the DOC Stillwater Start Time Finish Time 11/26/2024 11:00:00 12/04/2024 15:00:00

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No

Bio of company Description of training programs (curriculum) Training certifications and levels of certification.

Experience of trainers and areas of expertise.

Any additional information regarding your programs.

Award all or none. Responses that do not comply with the Event will be considered nonresponsive and will be rejected. The award will be made on an “all or none” basis. The responder must show the unit price and extension for each item and the sum total for all items. The unit price prevails.

Must be shipped FOB Destination, prepaid and allow. Freight must be included in price.

QUESTIONS/CLARIFICATIONS: Any question and/or clarifications in regard to the solicitation response must be made in writing to Theresa Blow Theresa.blow@STATE.MN.US Answers will only be given in an addendum format. If a Responder discovers any significant ambiguity, error, conflict, discrepancy, omission, or other deficiency in the solicitation, they must immediately notify the Buyer in writing of such error and request modification or clarification of the document. All questions should be submitted no later than two days prior to the end date listed on the Event. The State may refuse to answer questions submitted after the questions deadline. Responders are not to contact anyone within any other State Agency regarding this solicitation.

SWIFT Supplier Portal questions can be answered by contacting the OSP help desk at 651.296.2600, OSPhelp.line@state.mn.us

Question Response What is the price per unit?

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Event Details (cont.)

PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Submit To: Corrections Department Contact: Blow,Theresa A Phone:

Email: Theresa.Blow@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page P7801-2000016491 Sell RFx 5 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name Service K-9 for the DOC Stillwater Start Time Finish Time 11/26/2024 11:00:00 12/04/2024 15:00:00

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.)

PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Submit To: Corrections Department Contact: Blow,Theresa A Phone:

Email: Theresa.Blow@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page P7801-2000016491 Sell RFx 6 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name Service K-9 for the DOC Stillwater Start Time Finish Time 11/26/2024 11:00:00 12/04/2024 15:00:00

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No

Appendix A - Line Specifications Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 1 UOM: EACH Description: Canine Service Dog

Item Specifications

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Shipping Information

Schedule: 1 Ship To: MCF-STILLWATER

COMMISSARY WAREHOUSE

5277 STAGECOACH TRAIL N

BAYPORT MN 55003-4100

United States

Quantity: 1 Due Date: 12/16/2024 Freight Terms: FOB Destination, Prepd & Allow Ship Via:

Event Details (cont.)

PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Submit To: Corrections Department Contact: Blow,Theresa A Phone:

Email: Theresa.Blow@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page P7801-2000016491 Sell RFx 7 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name Service K-9 for the DOC Stillwater Start Time Finish Time 11/26/2024 11:00:00 12/04/2024 15:00:00

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.)

PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Submit To: Corrections Department Contact: Blow,Theresa A Phone:

Email: Theresa.Blow@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page P7801-2000016491 Sell RFx 8 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name Service K-9 for the DOC Stillwater Start Time Finish Time 11/26/2024 11:00:00 12/04/2024 15:00:00

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No