Police - Custom Bite Suits

Franklin County, Ohio is requesting proposals for ten custom Demanet semi-competition bite suits for police canine training, with proposals due August 12, 2026 — a same-day turnaround solicitation with no lead time for questions or pre-bid activity.

The scope specifies ten new Demanet semi-competition bite suits, each customized to handler-specific measurements including height, weight, and color preference provided in a sizing table. The suits must be designed for law enforcement canine training and constructed to withstand repeated use in building searches, area searches, vehicle extractions, and suspect apprehension exercises. No alternatives or substitutions are accepted; all suits must be direct replacements manufactured by Demanet and conform exactly to stated requirements. The procurement includes a trade-in provision for six existing Demanet bite suits of various sizes.

No contract value, contract term, or delivery schedule is specified in the available solicitation documents. The source material does not identify an incumbent or evaluation criteria beyond conformance to specifications.