The County of Orange has awarded a contract to Adlerhorst International, Inc. for the Canine & Handler Maintenance Program. The contract is for a firm-fixed fee of $141,000 over three years, with an annual payment of $47,000. The contractor will provide training and maintenance services for the County's Sheriff Department Patrol Canine Program, including monthly training sessions, annual P.O.S.T re-certification classes, and boarding services for canines. The contract also includes provisions for additional training and services, such as tracking, drug detection, and canine agitator training. Some key points to note include:
* The contract is for a period of 6 years, starting from July 1, 2021, and ending on June 30, 2027.
* The contractor is required to provide a minimum of 8 hours of training per team per month.
* The contract includes a provision for the contractor to provide expert witnesses who can testify on behavior, training, and deployment of Police Service Dogs.
* The contract has a fixed price of $141,000 over three years, with no price increases permitted during the first period of the price agreement.
* The County reserves the right to terminate the contract immediately if the contractor fails to maintain insurance acceptable to the County.
* The contractor is required to comply with all standards, laws, statutes, restrictions, ordinances, requirements, and regulations applicable to the services provided under the contract.
Some potential areas of similarity with other contracts include:
* The provision of training and maintenance services for law enforcement agencies.
* The inclusion of provisions for additional training and services.
* The requirement for contractors to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
* The use of firm-fixed pricing for contracts.
* The inclusion of provisions for termination and dispute resolution.