Canine (K9) Police Training

The City of Sacramento Police Department is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive K‑9 training for its police dogs and handlers. The contract covers initial/basic training for up to 12 canines, ongoing weekly maintenance training, and support for annual POST certification over a five‑year period. The vendor must hold California POST K‑9 Evaluator certification and meet all applicable state and federal licensing requirements. No bid security or performance bond is required, and the contract is eligible for a 5 % Local Business Enterprise preference. • Basic training: up to 12 police K‑9s, 6‑12 weeks depending on purpose, covering obedience, search, detection, agility, vehicle deployment, and handler‑dog performance evaluation. • Maintenance training: weekly 5‑hour sessions (≈ 20 hours/month), scenario‑based exercises, refresher courses, and assistance with POST certification. • Certification requirement: trainer must be POST‑certified K‑9 evaluator; all state/federal licenses must be maintained. • Contract length: five years, under $250 k, with a 5 % LBE preference and no bond requirements. • Submission: electronic bids via PlanetBids by 3 Nov 2026, Q&A deadline 30 Oct 2026.