Bid guide
How to bid on Trailing Bloodhound Canine and Handler Investigative Services for LA County Sheriff
What the agency is buying
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department needs qualified vendors to provide as-needed trailing bloodhound canine and handler investigative services for its Homicide Bureau. This involves providing at least one certified handler and a scent-tracking bloodhound, along with necessary tools and equipment. Services must be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Vendors who can provide specialized canine and handler teams for scent-specific man-trailing in various terrains should consider this opportunity. The department is looking to establish Master Agreements with multiple qualified providers.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This solicitation was released on January 10, 2020. The initial deadline for submitting your Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) was February 14, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time. However, this is a continuous solicitation, meaning it remains open and accepts responses on a rolling basis until the department's needs are met.
SOQs not received by the initial due date may be reviewed at a later time. It is your responsibility to ensure your SOQ is received before any submission deadline you are aiming for. No fax or email copies will be accepted; submissions must be hard copies and electronic copies on flash drives or compact discs.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for firms or individuals specializing in professional canine investigative services. You must be able to provide at least one handler certified in scent-specific man-trailing with a certified bloodhound. The handler must also be certified in basic first aid and CPR.
Your canine must be up-to-date on all vaccinations, including rabies, and certified in scent-specific man-trailing in various geographical terrains. You will also need to provide two references for similar services and affirm 24/7/365 availability.
How to respond
To access the full details and documents for this solicitation, locate the bid card on the LA County portal and click on the solicitation number. All necessary information and documents are publicly available there.
Your Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must include an original and three numbered hard copies, plus two separate electronic copies in PDF format on flash drives or compact discs. These must be enclosed in a sealed envelope or box, clearly marked with your name, address, and the phrase 'SOQ FOR TRAILING BLOODHOUND CANINE AND HANDLER INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES (RFSQ 661-SH)'. Deliver or mail your submission to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Fiscal Administration-Contracts Unit, 211 W. Temple Street, 6th Floor, Los Angeles, California 90012, Attention: Gabriela Frierson.
Tips for a competitive response
Carefully review all minimum mandatory qualifications and ensure every requirement is addressed in your Statement of Qualifications. Provide clear evidence of all certifications for both handlers and canines, including scent-specific man-trailing, first aid, CPR, and canine vaccinations.
Ensure your two references are relevant to the scope of services required and that their contact persons can speak to your firm's performance. Clearly state your affirmation of 24/7/365 availability. Since this is a continuous solicitation, submitting a thorough and compliant SOQ promptly can position you for consideration as needs arise.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from LA County Sheriff; the original posting controls.