RFP C25803001 K9 Patrol & Detection Maintenance

The California Department of Parks and Recreation, through its Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Division, is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive K9 Patrol and Detection Maintenance Training Services for law enforcement K9 teams across Northern and Southern California. The solicitation (RFP C25803001) requires a vendor with at least ten years of Police K9 training experience, including five years as a K9 handler with a POST-certified California Law Enforcement Agency or U.S. Military Department. The training program encompasses 25 one-day Patrol Maintenance Training sessions, 24 one-day Detection Maintenance Training sessions, 2 Patrol Certification Training sessions, and 3 Decoy Training sessions annually, designed to support up to 25 K9 teams. Proposals will be evaluated on a 70-point system, with 40 points allocated to the technical proposal and 30 points to the cost proposal, focusing on past performance, understanding of project requirements, organizational management, and key personnel qualifications. The proposal is due by 2:00 PM Pacific Time on May 8, 2025, with a Notice of Proposed Award expected by May 23, 2025, and a proposed contract start date of September 3, 2025.

The procurement includes provisions for Small Business Participation and Preference, offering a 5% preference for certified Small Businesses, and includes a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Incentive Program. While the DVBE Participation Requirement has been waived for this solicitation, the DVBE Incentive still applies. The total contract value, including two potential option years, is not to exceed $500,000.00, with the initial contract period starting upon Department of General Services approval and extending for three years, with potential for two additional one-year extensions. Proposers must demonstrate ability to provide training that meets California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification requirements, with training sessions typically scheduled on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays and lasting up to eight hours. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary training equipment, conducting tracking exercises, training existing K9 patrol and detection teams, and offering certified basic patrol and detection handler courses. Successful vendors must utilize training methods that align with POST Law Enforcement K-9 Guidelines and California State Parks' K-9 Policy.