K9 1100-72719 Central Office 7/2026

The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Canine Academy is seeking single-purpose detector dog candidates. The contract will be for one year with four one-year renewal options. The awarded contractor is expected to supply canines that meet specific requirements, including breed, lineage, age, weight, and size. The canines will undergo a series of tests to determine their suitability as detection dogs. The contractor must guarantee the trainability of the canine for a 45-day period and ensure that the canine can achieve the drug detection dog search standards required by the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections. • The contractor must provide documentation, including current vaccination records, health certificates, and X-rays, for each canine. • The contractor must deliver the canines to the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Canine Academy. • The contractor must provide a replacement canine if the original canine is found to be medically defective or unacceptable. • The contract award will be based on the lowest bid price. • The contractor must follow the invoicing requirements outlined by the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget.