Title
Contracts for Untrained or "Green" Canines (Ordinance S-44370)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into separate contracts with Adlerhorst International Inc., Global K9 Solutions LLC, Shallow Creek Kennels Inc., and Vohne Liche Kennels, as part of a Qualified Vendors List to provide untrained or "green" canines for the Police Department. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The five-year aggregate value of the contract will not exceed $105,000.
Report
Summary
The City of Phoenix Police Department, Canine Unit, will utilize these contracts to purchase untrained or "green" canines capable of being trained as dual purpose police service dogs. The Police Department's Canine Unit is responsible for locating, testing and selecting canine candidates. The canines will be trained for patrol and narcotic detection, serving as protection of their handler, other officers, and whenever reasonably necessary for the accomplishment of law enforcement goals.
Procurement Information
Request for Qualifications (RFQu) 18-094 was conducted in accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, with the intent of establishing a Qualified Vendor List (QVL) of qualified vendors to supply untrained or "green" canines. There were four offers received by the Finance Department's Procurement Division on Jan. 26, 2018. The offers were reviewed and evaluated by the City of Phoenix Police Department Canine Unit.
The following vendors are being recommended to be included in the QVL:
Adlerhorst International Inc.
Global K9 Solutions LLC
Shallow Creek Kennels Inc.
Vohne Liche Kennels
The Deputy Finance Director recommends that the offers from the above vendors be accepted as responsive and responsible offers that are most advantageous to the City.
Contract Term
The five-year contract term shall begin on or about March 26, 2018.
Financial Impact
The five-year aggregate value of the contract will not exceed $105,000. Funds are available in the Police Department's budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr. and the Police Department.