Canine Kennel Boarding

The Texas Department of Public Safety is soliciting bids for a commercial kennel to provide boarding and care for its canines under solicitation number 405-27R0001098. The scope of work includes comprehensive facility management, ensuring clean and secure housing with temperature controls not exceeding 85 degrees, managing balanced diets, and providing grooming services with baths limited to once every two weeks. The contractor must employ staff experienced in canine handling and maintain detailed daily logs of feeding and health checks, as well as an updated emergency evacuation plan. Services are provided on an as-needed, as-requested basis, with deliveries occurring during normal business hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The contract will be awarded to a responsible bidder representing the best value, with the possibility of multiple awards across different line items for kennel and bathing services. Evaluation is based on responsiveness and financial stability, requiring bidders to provide audited financial statements or D&B reports. Key personnel must submit resumes detailing supervisory and project management experience and must pass a fingerprint-based criminal history background investigation. Compliance requirements include DIR-certified cybersecurity training and adherence to equal employment opportunity regulations. Bidders must submit a two-volume response by November 16, 2026, including all required state certifications and a detailed information bid section.