Purchase of Service Canines

AI Summary

County of San Mateo seeks qualified service canines for law enforcement use, focusing on health, temperament, and training suitability for bomb squad and narcotics work. The vendor must provide a guarantee period for replacement if issues arise post-purchase.

Opportunity details

Solicitation No.: 235121
Type / RFx: RFQ
Status: open
Level: county
Published Date: February 6, 2026
Due Date: February 13, 2026
NAICS Code: 424990 AI guide
Jurisdiction: County of San Mateo
State: California
Agency: County of San Mateo

Description

Qualified K-9 Selection Process

The County of San Mateo Sheriff's Department will evaluate potential K-9's on a range of specific criteria, focusing on health, temperament, compatibility and other general factors essential for Bomb Squad and Narcotics work. The specific tests ensure the dog can handle stressful environments and perform necessary tasks effectively. Upon selection, the vendor shall include a guarantee period to replace the K-9 for any provision related to health, genetic, training or compatibility concerns. The K-9 will be required to pass a basic pre-selection process which may include hunt test, drive test, obstacle/agility evaluation, environmental evaluation, bite work evaluation (if applicable), and sociability to perform the tasks in front of a member of the K-9 unit.

Qualified K-9 Requirements

The Contractor shall be responsible for offering a selection of available single or dual purpose healthy K-9 that will meet the following specifications from the date of purchase:

K-9 shall be bred for law enforcement work.
K-9 shall have a general good bill of health record showing evidence of good physical condition, free of any illness, including genetic, hereditary, or skeletal abnormalities.
K-9 shall be unaltered.
Contractor shall show evidence of testing and training record if K-9 is documented as certified.

K-9 Guarantee/Replacement Period

The Contractor shall, at its sole expense, provide a replacement guarantee for any K-9 returned due to concerns or issues identified after purchase. Upon return, the K-9 may be exchanged for a replacement of comparable suitability, if available.

Key dates

February 6, 2026Published
February 13, 2026Responses Due

AI classification tags

service canines law enforcement dogs k-9 units animal procurement bomb squad support narcotics detection

Frequently asked questions

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