Cass County Civicplus #145

Cass County seeks a trained dual-purpose patrol and narcotics detection canine

Cass County is seeking one trained dual-purpose canine and associated training support for its Sheriff’s Office. - Government buyer: Cass County Sheriff's Office, Cass County, Missouri. - Canine requested: One dog, 1–3 years old, that is a Belgian Malinois or German Shepherd/Belgian Malinois mix. No manufacturer, OEM, or vendor is named. - Must be trained to detect cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, and fentanyl, and perform tracking, area, building, and article searches, obedience, controlled apprehension, and patrol tasks. - Must have a health guarantee and pass an examination by a veterinarian selected by the County; the County retains approval rights over the dog. - Training and related services: The vendor must provide a canine-and-handler curriculum and course outline, initial training, and lifetime refresher training at its facility. The facility must be within 60 miles of the Sheriff's Office. - The vendor must be available to testify in court, when required, about the canine team’s training qualifications. Vendors must have relevant experience and applicable legal knowledge, and be recognized by state and federal courts as qualified training experts. - Commercial requirement: Quoted prices must remain valid for 120 days. No defined performance term is stated.

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Cass County Sheriff's Office is seeking a bid for one dual-purpose canine for narcotics detection and patrol duties. The canine must be 1–3 years old and be a Belgian Malinois or Belgian Malinois mix, pass a physical examination, and be trained in narcotics detection, tracking, search, obedience, and apprehension. The vendor must provide a health guarantee, handler training curriculum, lifetime refresher training, and be available to testify in court when necessary. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope by November 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.; quoted prices must be guaranteed for 120 days.

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