Specifications include, but are not limited to: Course Requirements: • Provide the canine and handler a nationally recognized certification showing both meet standards to perform law enforcement functions as a law enforcement handler and canine tracking and trailing team. • A preferred four (4) to six (6) week training course, specialized in tracking, trailing and obedience. • Provide a canine for purchase with a minimum 2-year guarantee on the health of the canine, minus any injuries or health problems that arise from an on-duty injury after initial certification. • Canine for purchase will be a hound specialized for tracking. (Preferred Bloodhound) Training Site Requirements: • Climate-Controlled sleeping area for handler / canine. • The ability to conduct training on various surfaces to include but not limited to grass, dirt, concrete, blacktop, bridges, stairs and buildings. Instructor(s) Requirements: • Certified instructor(s) in tracking and trailing through a Nationally Recognized Canine Certifying Organization. • Specialized in training Law Enforcement tracking / trailing canines. Please include the following options in your bid, with pricing: • Equipment utilized by a canine tracking team to include: Harness / I.D. patches,15-foot lead, 30-foot lead and Hydration pack.