Service Canines

The City of Tucson is seeking responsible and experienced vendors to supply Service Canines for the Tucson Police Department and City Court. All offerors must be capable of providing canines that meet all standards outlined in this scope.

Needs vary and include three (3) categories of canines:

Group A - Police Service Dog

Group B - Explosive Detection Canine

Group C - Wellness Canine

Background

The Tucson Police Department will train the canines in-house. Offerors do not need to provide training. All canine handlers will be internal City of Tucson employees. Offerors do not need to provide a canine handler.

Project Details

• Reference ID: 260209
• Department: Police Department
• Department Head: Chad Kasmar (Chief of Police)

Important Dates

• Questions Due: 2026-05-24T21:00:00.000Z
• Pre-Proposal Meeting: 2026-05-19T20:00:00.000Z — https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/258841372789192?p=iYGa8xwvqVnknkVJ9t Meeting ID: 258 841 372 789 192 Passcode: KC3xK7SU Dial in by phone +1 213-293-2303,,388157303# United States, Los Angeles Phone conference ID: 388 157 303#

Evaluation Criteria

• Method of Approach (40 pts) —

  Canine Selection

  1. Canine Selection Process:
     1. Provide details on the criteria you use to select canines for police service work.
     2. Describe the training the canines receive, if any.
     3. Describe your ability to provide German Shepherd, Dutch Shepherd or Belgian Malinois breeds.
     4. Describe the number of canine candidates you will have available for the City choose from (and test) at time of purchase.
     5. Describe your ability to allow City personnel to test the canines prior to purchase.
     6. Describe your ability to disclose whether a canine has been returned by another agency and the reason for the return.

  Health and Welfare

  1. Health Screenings:
     1. Provide details on the health screenings and vaccinations your canines receive.
     2. Explain if you provide health certificates and veterinary records and how this information would be provided.
  2. Behavioral Assessments:
     1. Describe how you assess the temperament and behavior of the canines you provide.
     2. Explain if you can provide recent assessments or evaluations to the City.

  Delivery and Deployment

  1. Return/Exchange Policy:
     1. Describe your return and exchange policy for defective canines, including the delivery timeline of a replacement canine.
  2. Warranty and Support
     1. Warranty: Provide details on any warranties or guarantees you provide.
     2. Support Services:
        1. Provide details for any ongoing support or consultation after the canine has been placed.
        2. Explain what kind of support is available (e.g., health, training, performance issues).

  Additional Services

  1. Describe any additional services that you offer.
• Qualifications and Experience (40 pts) —
  1. Vendor Background and Credentials
     1. Provide information on how long your organization has supplied canines that have been used for police services.
     2. Provide details on the qualifications and experience of your personnel, to include resumes.
     3. Describe your past experience working with law enforcement agencies.
  2. Certifications
     1. Provide information about whether your canines are certified by recognized national or international organizations and include details on the organizations. If yes, provide documentation of these certifications.
  3. References
     1. Provide two (2) references from other law enforcement agencies that have used your services.
• Price Proposal (20 pts) —

  Please complete the price page attached herein.

• Method of Approach (40 pts) —

  Canine Selection and Training

  1. Canine Selection Process:
     1. Provide details on the criteria you use to select canines for explosive detection work.
     2. Describe the training the canines receive, if any.
     3. Describe your ability to provide German Shepherd, Dutch Shepherd or Belgian Malinois breeds.
     4. Describe the number of canine candidates you will have available for the City choose from (and test) at time of purchase.
     5. Describe your ability to allow City personnel to test the canines prior to purchase.
     6. Describe your ability to disclose whether a canine has been returned by another agency and the reason for the return.

  Health and Welfare

  1. Health Screenings:
     1. Provide details on the health screenings and vaccinations your canines receive.
     2. Explain if you provide health certificates and veterinary records and how this information would be provided.
  2. Behavioral Assessments:
     1. Describe how you assess the temperament and behavior of the canines you provide.
     2. Explain if you can provide recent assessments or evaluations to the City.

  Delivery and Deployment

  1. Return/Exchange Policy:
     1. Describe your return and exchange policy for defective canines, including the delivery timeline of a replacement canine.
  2. Warranty and Support
     1. Warranty: Provide details on any warranties or guarantees you provide.
     2. Support Services:
        1. Provide details for any ongoing support or consultation after the canine has been placed.
        2. Explain what kind of support is available (e.g., health, training, performance issues).

  Additional Services

  1. Describe any additional services that you offer.
• Qualifications and Experience (40 pts) —
  1. Vendor Background and Credentials
     1. Explain how long your organization has supplied canines that have been used for explosive detection.
     2. Provide details on the qualifications and experience of your personnel, to include resumes.
     3. Describe your past experience working with law enforcement agencies.
  2. Certifications
     1. Provide information about whether your canines are certified by recognized national or international organizations and include details on the organizations. If yes, provide documentation of these certifications.
  3. References:
     1. Provide two (2) references from other law enforcement agencies that have used your services.
• Pricing Proposal (20 pts) —

  Please complete the price page attached herein.

• Method of Approach (40 pts) —

  Canine Selection and Training

  1. Dog Selection Process:
     1. Explain the criteria you use to select canines for wellness work.
     2. Explain what breeds you typically use, and why.
     3. Describe the training the canines receive, if any.
     4. Describe the number of canine candidates you can have available for the City to choose from at time of purchase.
     5. Describe your ability to allow City personnel to test the canines prior to purchase.
     6. Describe your ability to disclose whether a canine has been returned by another agency and the reason for the return.
     7. Explain how your canines would be capable of being trained to the National Police Canine Association Wellness Canine standard.

  Health and Welfare

  1. Health Screenings:
     1. Provide details on the health screenings and vaccinations your canines receive.
     2. Explain if you provide health certificates and veterinary records and how this information would be provided.
  2. Behavioral Assessments:
     1. Explain how you assess the temperament, behavior, and socialization of the canines.
     2. Explain if you can provide recent assessments or evaluations to the City.

  Delivery and Deployment

  1. Provide the expected timeline for delivery and deployment of the canine.
  2. Describe how you handle transportation and acclimatization of the canine.

  Additional Services

  1. Describe any additional services that you offer.
• Qualifications and Experience (40 pts) —
  1. Vendor Background and Credentials
     1. Explain how long your organization has supplied wellness canines.
     2. Provide details on the qualifications and experience of your personnel, to include resumes.
     3. Describe your experience working with government agencies.
  2. Certifications:
     1. Provide information about whether your canines are certified by recognized national or international organizations and include details on the organizations. If yes, provide documentation of these certifications.
  3.  References:
     1. Provide references from other agencies that have used your services.
     2. If available, provide any case studies or testimonials.
  4. Success Stories:
     1. Share examples of successful deployments of your canines in operations.
• Pricing Proposal (20 pts) —

  Please complete the price page attached herein.

Submission Requirements

• Discounts —

  As stated in the Instructions to Offerors. Discounts, the price(s) herein can be discounted by _______%, if payment is made within ______ days. These payment terms shall apply to all purchases and to all payment methods.

• Cooperative Purchasing Program —

  Cooperative Purchasing allows other public agencies to piggyback on the City of Tucson’s contracts. Will your firm provide the City of Tucson, as the lead agency on this regional contract, a rebate in the form of a percentage of sales based upon the other agencies sales?

• If yes, please state the percentage rebate you will provide.
• Does your firm have a City of Tucson Business License?
• Please upload a copy of your business license.
• Forms to be Filled Out —

  Please ensure that all required information is included with your response.

  1. Response to Evaluation Criteria
  2. Pricing Proposal
  3. Offer and Acceptance Form
• Response to Evaluation Criteria (required) —

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• Pricing Proposal —

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• Offer and Acceptance Form (required) —

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• Does your response to this solicitation include a request to keep any portion confidential and withhold it from the public record? (required) —

  Please note: The City of Tucson is a public agency subject to public records laws. Therefore, all requests to withhold information from the public record must be accompanied by justification. Pricing will not be held confidential.

• Confidential Information (required) —

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• Is your firm submitting any exceptions for the City's consideration?  (required) —

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• Living Wage (required) —

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• Will the resultant contract have Federal Funding? (required)
• Special Terms and Conditions (required) —

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• Insurance Requirements (required) —

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• Initial Term of Contract (required) —

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  Even if you selected auto renewal, you need to add the initial term, i.e. one (1)

• Renewal Options (required) —

  Will renewal options be given with this contract?

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• Renewal Term (required) —

  What is the renewal term of the contract?

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• Pricing (required) —

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• Separate Pricing Document (required) —

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