Oklahoma Supplier Systems #EV00000872

The Oklahoma Department of Corrections (ODOC), via the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) Central Purchasing division, is seeking proposals for the one-time purchase of specialized tracking canines and handler training services. - Government Buyer: - Oklahoma Department of Corrections (ODOC) - Solicitation managed by OMES Central Purchasing division - Products Requested: - Specialized tracking canines (Bloodhounds, Plott Hounds, or similar breeds) - Must be 9-24 months old, medically screened (including hip x-rays), guaranteed free from hip dysplasia and hereditary issues - Domestically bred or imported in compliance with CDC regulations - Temperament requirements: passive response, no aggressive behavior - Equipment for each canine: - Two tracking leashes per canine: - 36 ft x 0.75 in, 750-lb minimum tensile strength, black, Ram-Tech Leather Alternative or approved equal - 5 ft x 0.75 in, 750-lb minimum tensile strength, black, Ram-Tech Leather Alternative or approved equal - Padded Bio-Thane multifunctional tracking harness (black or brown, sized to canine) - Services Requested: - Handler training for ODOC K9 teams - Minimum 80-hour training block in one of several specified states (OK, CO, KS, NM, AR, LA, TX, MS, AL, GA, FL, MO, TN) - Includes hotel or housing accommodations at no cost to ODOC - Instructors must be certified by a nationally accredited working canine association - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All canines must be accompanied by health guarantees and a 12-month warranty for defects - Vendors must provide references and company information - Pricing scenarios required for two, three, or four canines (all-inclusive) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; "Ram-Tech Leather Alternative" and "Bio-Thane" are referenced as brands or standards - Place of Performance: - Delivery to ODOC; handler training to occur in one of several specified states

The Oklahoma Department of Corrections, through the Office of Management and Enterprise Services Central Purchasing division, is soliciting proposals for the purchase of specialized canines trained in human scent trailing and tracking. The contract may be designated as a statewide contract and includes requirements for canine breed, health certifications, training, and equipment. The solicitation emphasizes mandatory requirements such as canine temperament, medical screening, and handler training, with evaluation criteria including price, past performance, and company information.