Description
The State of Illinois, through the Illinois State Police, is seeking a vendor to supply two fully‑trained explosive detection canines and to provide a minimum four‑week training program for two ISP handlers. The contract is a firm‑price small purchase, with the State retaining all intellectual‑property rights to the work performed. The vendor must meet stringent health, certification, and warranty requirements, maintain specified insurance coverages, and cannot subcontract any portion of the work.
• Provide two (2) explosive detection dogs aged 12‑36 months, meeting detailed breed, health, temperament, and certification criteria.
• Deliver at least four weeks of comprehensive handler training covering classroom theory, practical field exercises, and certification preparation.
• Supply all required documentation (veterinary records, certification, warranty, micro‑chip info) and maintain a two‑year medical warranty with a lifetime workability guarantee.
• Meet insurance requirements (general liability $1 M per occurrence, $2 M aggregate; auto liability $1 M per occurrence; workers’ comp) and retain records for three years (five if federal funds are involved).