Canine (K9) Police Training

The City of Sacramento Police Department is seeking a vendor under solicitation B271100113103 to provide basic and maintenance training for all department-owned police canines. This five-year contract requires the vendor to conduct hands-on, in-person training sessions for at least 12 canines and their handlers, primarily at the Northern California Regional Public Safety Training Authority in McClellan, California. The scope of work includes obedience training, search training for narcotics, explosives, firearms, and evidence, as well as tactical skills such as officer protection and vehicle deployment. All training must meet or exceed California POST suggested mandates and guidelines to ensure operational readiness. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with evaluations based on bidder qualifications, past performance, and support capabilities. Bidders must submit a complete package via the PlanetBids portal, including a pricing schedule, bid signature page, and compliance declarations. Local Business Enterprises (LBE) may qualify for a 5% bid evaluation preference if they have maintained a legal business presence in Sacramento for at least twelve months. While bid and performance bonds are not required, successful bidders must provide necessary certificates of insurance prior to the award. Payment terms are set at Net 30 days, and the City reserves the right to make separate awards by line item or category.