Skip to main contentPsst! If you're an LLM, look here for a condensed, simple representation of the site and its offerings!

LiveFree Webinar — Wednesday, October 28 at 2:00 PM ET

Register Free →

This Solicitation opportunity from Ohio was posted on September 1, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Canine Handler Training - DRC270035 - OSC

Closed
SRC0000040417State & Local

Contract Overview

Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.

Active Opportunities Like This One

AI Contract Overview

Show more

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is seeking a vendor to provide human tracking trained canines, specifically German short-haired pointers, along with comprehensive training for identified staff as canine handlers. The scope of work includes single-purpose canine and handler training, single-purpose plus human tracking training, and the provision of consultative services as requested. All interested offerors must be registered in the OhioBuys Supplier Portal to submit proposals and inquiries. Bids must be submitted electronically via OhioBuys by the deadline of August 24, 2026. Technical support is available through designated phone lines, and users are advised to use the Chrome browser with a single active window to avoid submission errors.

General Info

Ohio DRC seeks human tracking canines and handler training via OhioBuys by August 24.

Place of Performance

OH, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

5

Affirmation and Disclosure Form for Contractor Location and Data

PDF, High priority: read this first2 pages · affirmation-and-disclosure
High

Executive Order 2019-12D - Governing Expenditure of Public Funds for Offshore Services

PDF, Low priority3 pages · executive-order
Low

Executive Order 2022-02D - Ohio Response to Russia's War on Ukraine

PDF, Low priorityexecutive-order
Low

OhioBuys Fact Sheet for Bidders and Suppliers

PDF, Low priority2 pages · other
Low

Canine__Handler_Training_-_DRC270035_-_OSC_-_ITB_.pdf

PDF

AI Contract Breakdown

Uniform Contract Format

Sign up to view the full breakdown with detailed analysis of each section.

Timeline

1 update
PhaseClosed
Posted

Solicitation

Notice updated

Response deadline changed from Aug 24, 2026 to Sep 8, 2026. The notice description changed.

Response Deadline

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

Find active opportunities like this

Start your free trial to discover similar active contracts, track opportunities, and build proposals with AI assistance.

Organization & Contact Information

Show more
AgencyOhio → Operation Support Center
ContactsNo contacts available
OfficeN/A
Office AddressN/A
ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

Show more
ODRC is seeking proposals to identify a vendor to provide human tracking trained canines, to train identified staff as canine handlers and to provide consultative services as requested.
Offerors will need to review the attached ITB documents, follow the instructions provided in the document, and submit all the required documentation via OhioBuys. All bids and inquiries must come through OhioBuys. The solicitation adheres to the dates provided in OhioBuys, shall any changes in the dates be necessary, such information will be posted in OhioBuys as well. OHIOBUYS TRAINING MATERIALSOhioBuys training materials can be located at this site https://procure.ohio.gov/bidders-and-suppliers/resources/03_Using+OhioBuys To participate or submit an inquiry for this RFx, you need to be registered in the OhioBuys Supplier Portal. Suppliers are not required at this time to be registered in OAKS. If you have a need to seek technical support, clearly specify you need access to an active Ohio Buys solicitation.Technical Support 1-877-644-6771If there is a need for technical support during your proposal submission in the last 48 hours prior to the submissions, contact +1 (555) 000-0000. This number is for OhioBuys solicitation technical questions only; there will not be any questions answered regarding the solicitation.Note:Chrome is the preferred browser for OhioBuys.Only have a single window open that is logged into OhioBuys, having multiple windows opened to a single user can create an error when trying to submit your proposal.
Dogs
Items I1_000001 | Required Item | German short-haired pointer | Estimated usage: 4.00000 | Unit: AMT I1_000002 | Required Item | Single purpose canine & handler training | Estimated usage: 1.00000 | Unit: AMT I1_000003 | Required Item | Single purpose plus human tracking canine & handler training | Estimated usage: 1.00000 | Unit: AMT I1_000004 | Required Item | consulting services | Estimated usage: 1.00000 | Unit: Hour
Inquiries Inquiry 95942 | Please confirm the intended training configuration for all four canines, including the number requiring Single Purpose training and the number requiring Single Purpose Plus Human Tracking training. How many ODRC handlers will attend training for each canine/training program? Please confirm whether the contractor is responsible for arranging and including all costs associated with OPOTA and NAPWDA certification/testing in its bid price. Are the quantities shown in the Cost Summary the total anticipated quantities for the contract, or may ODRC purchase additional canines and handler training during the contract term? | Answer: Please confirm the intended training configuration for all four canines, including the number requiring Single Purpose training and the number requiring Single Purpose Plus Human Tracking trainingAll k9’s will have both narcotics detection and tracking . How many ODRC handlers will attend training for each canine/training program? That will be determined by the hiring process Please confirm whether the contractor is responsible for arranging and including all costs associated with OPOTA and NAPWDA certification/testing in its bid price. Yes, they are responsible for costs Are the quantities shown in the Cost Summary the total anticipated quantities for the contract, or may ODRC purchase additional canines and handler training during the contract term? That is TBD based on departmental needs | Answered: 9/2/2026

Earlier notices in this NAICS code

Posted before this notice, open and closed

Find Active Opportunities Like This

Get AI-powered intelligence on the opportunities still open

Every page of the solicitation package shredded into a compliance breakdown

AI-powered matching based on your capabilities and past performance

Competitor and incumbent history on the requirement

Automated alerts on amendments, Q&A deadlines, and award

Miguel
Hillary
Keith Deutsch
Christine

Join 750+ contractors already using CLEATUS