City of Lathrop Police Department K9 Maintenance Training Services - 2025
City of LathropCity · Lathrop, CA- Due
- Nov 13, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 30, 2025
- Contract term
- 2 years
- Primary contact
- Krystal Pronske
- (209) 647-6400
The 30-second brief
The City of Lathrop requests proposals from qualified businesses and training providers to furnish California POST-compliant K-9 Maintenance Training Services for Lathrop Police Department K-9 handlers and dogs. The anticipated scope provides 16 hours of monthly K-9 maintenance training services on a recurring schedule, including curriculum, instructors/decoys, training sites within the city of Lathrop or pre-approved locations, safety oversight, records, and reporting. Training covers obedience and control, area and building searches, article/evidence search, tracking/trailing, criminal apprehension, bite and suits/sleeves, vehicle extractions, high-risk stops, suspect management, handler protection, scenario-based decision making, and detection work. Proposals are due by November 13, 2025, at 5:00 PM.
Demonstrated experience with law-enforcement K-9 maintenance training in California, Instructor/decoy qualifications, Curriculum quality and POST alignment, Risk management practices and legal/policy integration, References and prior professional performance, Value and clarity of the proposed pricing, Overall responsiveness and understanding of City needs
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Summary
The City of Lathrop requests proposals from qualified businesses and training providers to furnish California POST-compliant K-9 Maintenance Training Services for Lathrop Police Department K-9 handlers and dogs.
The anticipated scope provides 16 hours of monthly K-9 maintenance training services on a recurring schedule, including curriculum, instructors/decoys, training sites within the city of Lathrop or pre-approved locations, safety oversight, records, and reporting. Training covers obedience and control, area and building searches, article/evidence search, tracking/trailing, criminal apprehension, bite and suits/sleeves, vehicle extractions, high-risk stops, suspect management, handler protection, scenario-based decision making, and detection work. Proposals are due by November 13, 2025, at 5:00 PM.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
7- Demonstrated experience with law-enforcement K-9 maintenance training in California
- Instructor/decoy qualifications
- Curriculum quality and POST alignment
- Risk management practices and legal/policy integration
- References and prior professional performance
- Value and clarity of the proposed pricing
- Overall responsiveness and understanding of City needs
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
9- Firm Profile
- Key Personnel
- Curriculum
- Safety & Risk Management
- Training Sites
- References
- Price Schedule
- Exceptions
- Insurance
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 20 months
- Scope location
- Lathrop, CA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Lathrop?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 13, 2025. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Krystal Pronske.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Lathrop in CA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Krystal Pronske at (209) 647-6400. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Demonstrated experience with law-enforcement K-9 maintenance training in California, Instructor/decoy qualifications, Curriculum quality and POST alignment, Risk management practices and legal/policy..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Lathrop?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Lathrop are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Lathrop regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 2 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Firm Profile, Key Personnel, Curriculum, Safety & Risk Management, Training Sites, References, Price Schedule, Exceptions, Insurance. Review the full document from City of Lathrop for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Lathrop, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.