Purchase of Police Service Dogs

The County of Orange, Sheriff-Coroner is requesting competitive bids for the purchase of five trained police service dogs under IFB #060-3145004-CC, with electronic bids due November 4, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. and questions due October 27, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. County of Orange Local Small Business (OCLSB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) certified firms receive a 5 percent bid price deduction for evaluation purposes (8 percent if certified as both), with contract award at the certified firm's original bid price if selected.

The scope comprises five line items of trained canines: one patrol/dual-purpose dog (apprehension with narcotics or explosives detection), one narcotics detection single-purpose dog, one explosives detection single-purpose dog, one cadaver detection single-purpose dog, and one tracking single-purpose dog. Acceptable breeds include German Shepherds, Czech Shepherds, Dutch Shepherds, Belgian Malinois, Labrador Retrievers, and other recognized working or sporting dog breeds. Dogs must be between 16 to 36 months of age, trained with basic obedience and search commands with certification from recognized organizations such as KNPV or Schutzhund, and selected from a minimum of 10 different canines available for the County's selection. Contractors must provide verifiable lineage documentation and medical records for all canines and obtain County authorization veterinary clearance prior to delivery.

Contractors must be located within a 100-mile radius of Orange County, California, and must offer a one-year "no cost" general health replacement for genetically caused debilitating illness and a "no cost" retraining/replacement clause for behavioral or performance issues. Pricing must be submitted as firm, fixed prices for each line item with no price adjustments allowed except decreases. Bids are valid for 365 days after closing. Contractors must provide current insurance certificates, W-9 forms or appropriate tax identification documentation, valid D-U-N-S and UEI numbers, California Secretary of State registration verification, and at least three professional references. Delivery occurs at County-designated locations during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Contractors must be prepared to serve as expert witnesses regarding police service dogs in California Superior Courts. Electronic bid submission is required through the County's online eProcurement Portal; direct contact with County personnel regarding the solicitation is prohibited.