Law Enforcement K9 purchase and Maintenance Training Services

The County of San Mateo’s Sheriff’s Office is seeking a qualified vendor to provide two monthly K‑9 maintenance training sessions (five hours each) on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, plus the purchase of dual‑purpose and single‑purpose police dogs over a two‑year contract. The trainer will deliver scenario‑based obedience, search, detection, and handler‑tactics training that meets POST standards, conduct debriefs, and bill per handler/dog team attendance. Additionally, the contractor must be able to supply at least two K‑9s immediately, with the option for further dog acquisitions during the contract term. • Two (2) five‑hour training sessions per month (second & fourth Tuesdays) • Training covers obedience, searching, detection, handler tactics, and POST compliance • Scenario‑based stress training with post‑session debriefs • Billing based on number of handler/dog teams attending each session • Purchase and delivery of at least two police‑qualified K‑9s (dual‑purpose or single‑purpose) with potential for additional dogs later • Contract length: 2 years; contract value to be determined by training volume and dog procurement costs • Submission deadline: October 12 2026, 5:00 PM (e‑procurement portal) • Award anticipated: December 1 2026