One Untrained Dual Purpose Detection Canine
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2000018665
- State
- Minnesota
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Point of contact
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- Vernitta Moore vernitta.moore@state.mn.us (651) 201-7106
Updated .
About this opportunity
The Minnesota State Patrol is requesting bids on one untrained dual-purpose detection canine and associated equipment, with bids due September 9, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. CDT via the SWIFT Supplier Portal and the canine available for selection testing October 5–9, 2026. Targeted group businesses, economically disadvantaged businesses, and veteran-owned businesses certified by the State receive a 12 percent preference in evaluation.
The canine must be a European-imported Belgian Malinois or an approved equal, aged 12–36 months, weighing 40–60 pounds, intact, with one-year health guarantee and six-month workability guarantee. Required documentation includes current veterinary examination, European health passport, digital radiographs of hips, elbows and spine, full vaccination, microchip, and heartworm-free status. The contractor must maintain a minimum of 20 canines meeting specifications available for the selection test and must pass the State Patrol's canine trainer selection process. Canine equipment includes two leather waist leads (40"–44"), one leather collar, and one prong collar. The contractor bears all import costs including duties, customs fees, permits, and brokerage fees.
The estimated contract value is $8,000 to $10,000 for the one-year term (September 11, 2026 through June 10, 2027), neither a minimum nor maximum obligation. The contractor must carry Commercial General Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $2 million per occurrence and $2 million annual aggregate, plus Workers' Compensation Insurance per Minnesota statutory requirements. Any purchased canine unable to work within twelve months due to congenital defects must be replaced by the contractor. Subcontracting is prohibited. Payment terms are Net 30 days following receipt of an undisputed invoice. Questions are due September 9, 2026 to Vernitta Moore, Buyer 2, at vernitta.moore@state.mn.us. Canine equipment must be delivered by September 14, 2026 and the canine by October 5, 2026 to DPS MSP Investigative Services at 2055 N Lilac Drive, Golden Valley, Minnesota. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Supplier Portal; non-electronic or email responses will be rejected.
Opportunity text
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.
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