INVITATION TO BID
PCB23-19 ITB Police/Narcotic K-9 Dogs Purchase

 BID DOCUMENTS

The City of Panama City Beach is accepting electronic (e-submission) and sealed Bids For trained police/narcotic dogs for the Police Department.  These highly trained canines will be used strictly for the Police Department and provide assistance to the Police Officers.  These canines shall come from qualified kennel/training facilities as stated in the specifications.

The bid must conform to Section 287.133(3) Florida Statutes, with respect to Public Entity Crimes.

All Bids must be received no later than Monday, December 5, 2022, at 10:00AM CDT at which time all Bids will be publicly opened and read. 

Bid Documents may be downloaded online at www.demandstar.com  and on the City’s website at  https://www.pcbfl.gov/about-us/rfp-posts-list   starting on Wednesday, November 9, 2022.

• Electronic Bids will only be accepted when submitted through the DemandStar’s Bid portal. Emailed submissions will not be accepted.
• Alternatively, one original and one copy along with an electronic copy (USB flash drive preferred) may be delivered to the City Hall Office at the address below. Any sealed Bid submitted on paper must identify and clearly mark the Bid # PCB23-19 ITB POLICE/NARCOTIC K-9 DOGS PURCHASE on the package.  Receipt of a Bid by any Panama City Beach Office, receptionist, or personnel other than the City Hall’s front desk does not constitute “receipt” as required by this solicitation. The time received at City Hall shall be conclusive as to the timeliness of receipt.

All paper Bids shall be sealed and delivered or mailed to:

City of Panama City Beach City Hall
ATTN: Purchasing Manager
17007 Panama City Beach Parkway
Panama City Beach, FL 32413

The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Bids (in whole or in part) with or without cause and to waive technicalities, irregularities, or informalities.

BIDDERS must submit all questions, if any, in writing at least seven (7) days prior to the BID date. If necessary, questions will be answered as ADDENDA and will be issued to the Contract Documents and posted on the City’s website. It is the sole responsibility of the bidder to determine if any addenda have been issued.  The due date for questions will be by the close of business on Monday, November 28, 2022.

Any and all questions regarding the Bidding documents shall be directed to City of Panama City Beach Purchasing Manager: Carrie Jagers, via email: Purchasing@pcbfl.gov.  Contact with any other City official or City employees for the purpose of inquiries regarding this bid or the meaning or interpretation of these specifications shall be grounds for disqualification.