27-493ISP-FOREN-B-54548 | DAT-Police Canines-AO

The Illinois State Police is soliciting the acquisition of two trained Explosive Detection Canines (EDC) and a minimum of four weeks of training for two handlers. The canines must be Labrador Retrievers, German Shorthaired Pointers, or equivalent breeds, aged between 12 and 36 months, and weighing between 45 and 90 pounds. Technical requirements include proficiency in detecting at least 12 specific explosive odors across diverse environments such as buildings, schools, and government facilities, utilizing positive reward-based training methodologies. Each canine must exhibit a passive final response and meet health standards, including being heartworm negative and current on rabies vaccinations. Final acceptance is contingent upon the successful completion of testing administered by the Illinois State Police. The contract is governed by Illinois state laws, including the State Prompt Payment Act and the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, with all legal claims filed exclusively through the Illinois Court of Claims. The selected vendor must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including 1 million dollars per occurrence for general commercial and auto liability, and 2 million dollars in annual aggregate liability. Payment is generally processed upon contract completion, provided invoices are submitted by July 31 for expenses incurred through June 30. The agreement is subject to the availability of funds from the Illinois General Assembly or federal sources. All canines must be certified according to Polizei Schutzhund Prufung guidelines and pass a fit-for-duty examination.