Avondale 26-043C

Program Instructor Application - January 2026

The City of Avondale, Arizona, through its Parks, Recreation, and Libraries Department and Procurement Office, awarded a contract to American Canine Training, an Arizona sole proprietorship owned by Christopher S. Moredock, for providing canine training instructor services. The contract number is 26-043C. The services include conducting dog training classes focused on basic training, problem-solving skills, and social skills for teens to adults, with a class fee of $15 per class. Classes are held at various City of Avondale facilities such as the Avondale Resource Center, Avondale City Hall, Friendship Park, and Festival Fields Park. The contract term is from the date of last signature until February 10, 2027, with up to four successive one-year renewal terms possible, extending the final expiration to February 10, 2031. The contractor is paid 70% of the revenue generated by the program, with all participants required to register through the City's CivicRec system. Unique contract requirements include maintaining a maximum ratio of 20 participants per instructor for youth programs, compliance with OSHA and other safety standards, mandatory background checks and fingerprinting for instructors, proof of CPR and First Aid certification, adherence to City policies including anti-harassment and child abuse reporting, and insurance coverage with specified minimum limits. The contractor acts as an independent contractor and is responsible for all taxes and licensing. The contract includes detailed program management, marketing, attendance, cancellation, and facility usage policies. The City of Avondale is located in Maricopa County, Arizona, and the contract requires recording with Maricopa County. The vendor's address is 11129 W Sieno Place, Avondale, AZ 85392.

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Instructor Agreement with American Canine Training for a canine training instructor providing instructor services to City residents under contract number 26-043C. The agreement term is from February 11, 2026 to February 10, 2027, with possible renewals up to four successive one-year terms. The contract is a Non-Competitive Procurement by the City of Avondale Parks, Recreation, and Libraries department.

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