Request for Proposal - Detector Dog Kenneling Service - Pacific Region

This solicitation, issued by the Canada Border Services Agency for Detector Dog Kenneling Services in the Pacific Region, replaces an earlier request dated March 19, 2026, and is now open with a closing date of May 20, 2026. The requirement is for full-time commercial kenneling services for up to two detector dogs located within 30 kilometers of 5000 Miller Street, Richmond, British Columbia, specifically supporting operations at Vancouver International Airport. The base contract term is one year, with six additional one-year option periods available at the government’s discretion, subject to written notice provided at least 30 days prior to expiration. Performance must be delivered 24/7 and includes daily sanitation, climate-controlled indoor-outdoor housing with private exercise areas, administration of handler-provided food and medication, emergency readiness, compliance with fragrance-free standards to preserve olfactory performance, and exclusive secure access for CBSA handlers. All work must meet stringent specifications including municipal and provincial licensing, stainless steel equipment, unscented cleaning products, sloped hard-surface flooring, and up-to-date vaccination records for all animals. The contract will be awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, meaning proposals must first meet all mandatory technical requirements outlined in the Statement of Work and Annexes, after which the lowest-priced compliant offer will be selected. Financial pricing details are left as placeholders, with no established contract value or ceiling provided; offerors must submit detailed cost breakdowns for full-day, partial-day, and veterinary transportation services for each dog, with pricing applicable across all option periods. Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to the designated receiving unit, accompanied by the required Offer Submission Form and Offeror Declaration Form, and must be in English or French. The contracting authority, Cassandra Diotte, serves as the primary point of contact, and invoices must be sent electronically to the designated vendor email with appropriate financial codes. No security clearances are required, but contractors must comply with Canada’s Ineligibility and Suspension Policy, anti-bribery provisions, conflict of interest rules, and the Code of Conduct for Procurement. Contractors must also disclose any employment of former public servants and confirm they are eligible Canadian suppliers under reciprocal procurement rules. While no military or federal packaging standards apply, sustainable packaging concepts are recognized, and future contract renewals may include greenhouse gas emissions reporting requirements aligned with Canada’s net-zero objectives.