The City of Surprise Police Department K-9 Unit (COS PD) is seeking proposals from qualified vendors that provide Dual-Purpose Canines, as specified, with guarantees on health, skeletal condition, trainability, and compatibility. Canines will be purchased on an as-needed basis and may include a Certified/Trained Canine or a Green Canine. It is the intent of the City to establish multi-vendor contracts to provide availability for canine selection. The selected canine will undergo specific evaluations to ensure suitability for its intended purpose, with replacement provisions due to any health or genetic issues identified during the guarantee period. The selected vendors will be responsible for supplying police service K-9s that meet the specific needs and high standards of the Surprise Police Department. The proposal should include the full spectrum of services related to the acquisition of the K-9, including but not limited to the sourcing, and selection of the K-9, with the necessary skills for law enforcement work, such as narcotic detection, explosives detection, patrol, search and rescue, or apprehension. The K-9s must meet the specified training criteria for law enforcement work, ensuring they are capable of performing their duties effectively and safely. The K-9s should be proficient in the required skills, including the ability to handle high-stress situations, search, detection, and apprehension tasks. While the vendor is not responsible for the training of the K-9 or its handler, the selected K-9 must have completed the necessary foundational training to meet the operational requirements of the Surprise Police Department.
