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Human Remains Detection (HRD) Canine Services

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State & Local

Response Deadline10/22/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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General Info

Agency

California Department of Water Resources

NAICS

541990 - All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Place of Performance

CA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 10222002.

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IFB # 10222002 Canine Forensics Services

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Timeline

PostedOct 2

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Response DeadlineOct 22

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10/22/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 19 days

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AgencyCalifornia Department of Water Resources

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Organization / AgencyCalifornia Department of Water Resources

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Performs specialized canine forensic surveys for prime contractors on State of California Department of Water Resources projects. Develops field survey plans, executes on-the-ground detection surveys using specially trained HRD canines, and records precise GPS locations of alerts. Requires HRD-certified canines and GPS mapping equipment. Delivers field survey plans, GPS-mapped alert locations, and formal summary reports of findings.

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