DAT-Police Canines-AO

The Illinois State Police is soliciting proposals for trained Explosive Detection Canines (EDC) under solicitation DAT-Police Canines-AO, with proposals due October 27, 2026. The vendor must supply six canines for testing and selection on a 3:1 ratio, with final delivery of two trained EDCs acceptable to Illinois State Police.

Canines must be purpose-bred or selected for explosive detection, aged 12 to 36 months at delivery, and belong to approved breeds: Labrador Retrievers or German Shorthaired Pointers. They must meet comprehensive medical, behavioral, and proficiency specifications, including detection of multiple explosive odors and materials in buildings, schools, government facilities, transportation hubs, and public venues. The vendor must provide a minimum of four weeks of handler training covering classroom instruction, practical field exercises, search techniques, and certification preparation. Final acceptance is contingent upon successful completion of Illinois State Police administered testing, including obedience evaluation, environmental assessment, and double-blind detection testing.

The initial contract term commences upon execution and ends June 30, 2027, with a maximum total term not to exceed ten years including renewals or extensions. Contract price is firm; the maximum amount will be determined and entered by the State prior to execution. The vendor must maintain a minimum two-year warranty covering medical conditions and operational performance deficiencies, a lifetime workability guarantee, and replacement coverage for congenital diseases or defects within two years of purchase.

Vendor eligibility requires no convictions or pending cases for animal cruelty or neglect. The contract prohibits use of subcontractors and all services must be performed in the United States. Canines that have previously washed out of another entity's training program are not acceptable. General Commercial Liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million annual aggregate, Auto Liability, and Worker's Compensation insurance are required.