25B - AGMT - POLICE SERVICE DOG TRAINING

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r CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: APRIL 7, 2015 TITLE: AGREEMENT WITH ADLERHORST INTERNATIONAL, INC. FOR PURCHASE OF POLICE SERVICE DOG AND TRAINING SERVICES (STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL NO. 1, 5) 1 CITY MANAG CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: 12=091TIC lull ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 1st Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2nd Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the attached three -year agreement with Adlerhorst International, Inc. for the period of April 7, 2015 through April 6, 2018, for the purchase of police service dogs and training services in the amount of $86,200, subject to non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. Adlerhorst International, Inc. is a nationally recognized company known for its experience and expertise in the selection, testing, and training of police service dogs. Under this agreement, Adlerhorst will provide monthly training for police K -9's and their handlers, up to three new German Shepherd or Belgian Malinois K -9's, various training for K -9's and their handlers, and miscellaneous equipment. The agreement will cover the period from April 7, 2015 through April 6, 2018. The three -year agreement includes $30,000 for training, $45,000 for up to three new K -9's, $4,200 for a training academy for a new handler, and $7,000 for equipment, for a not to exceed agreement amount of $86,200. Adlerhorst was selected in 2013 in response to a competitive RFP process, and has performed well under previous agreements. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT Approval of this item supports the City's efforts to meet Goal # 1 Community Safety, Objective #5, (provide high quality Police and Fire /Emergency Medical Services response within the City of Santa Ana). 25B -1