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Home My WebLink About25O - DOG TRAINING SERVICES-ADLERHORST INTERNATIONALREQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 7, 2010 TITLE: AGREEMENT FOR POLICE SERVICE DOG TRAINING SERVICES WITH ADLERHORST INTERNATIONAL, INC. CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ? As Recommended ? As Amended ? Ordinance on 1St Reading ? Ordinance on 2"d Reading ? Implementing Resolution ? Set Public Hearing For_ CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to execute the attached agreement with Adlerhorst International, Inc. subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney, to provide police service dog training services in an annual amount not to exceed $50,000. DISCUSSION Adlerhorst International, Inc. has been the City's exclusive provider and trainer of police service dogs since 1982. Adlerhorst International, Inc. is a nationally recognized company known for its experience and expertise in the selection, testing, and training of police service dogs. The Police Department currently has six police service dogs that were purchased from and trained by Adlerhorst. Staff recommends the execution of this agreement for consistency and efficiency in the operations of the canine unit. FISCAL IMPACT Funds are available in the Police Department's Animal Services fund account (no. 01114430-62300). APPROVED AS TO FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS: I W Paul 'M. Walters Gutierrez Chief of Police Police Department NgZNM ? K ? z?? Francisco Gutierrez Executive Director Finance & Mgmt. Services Agency_ 250-1 250-2 SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONSULTANT AGREEMENT THIS SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONSULTANT AGREEMENT is entered into on September 7, 2010, by and between Adlerhorst International, Inc., a California corporation ("Consultant") and the City of Santa Ana, a charter city and municipal corporation of the State of California ("City"). Recitals: A. The parties entered into Consultant Agreement A-2008-257, dated September 2, 2008 (hereinafter "said Agreement") by which Consultant has provided police canine training services. B. The parties entered into the First Amendment to Agreement, #A-2009-145, dated September 8, 2009, in order to adjust the term and compensation of said Agreement. C. In accordance with the terms and conditions of said Agreement, the parties wish to extend the term of said Agreement for an additional one year period, and to approve the compensation to pay for services during the extended term. Wherefore, in consideration of the mutual and respective covenants contained in said Agreement, and subject to all the terms and conditions of said Agreement, except those amended in this First Amendment to Consultant Agreement, the parties agree as follows: 1. Section 2.a., COMPENSATION, shall be amended to add compensation not to exceed $50,000.00 to pay for services provided during the extended term. 2. Section 3, TERM, shall be amended to extend the term of said Agreement through September 30, 2011. 3. Except as amended hereinabove, all terms and conditions of said Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. 250-3 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City and Consultant have executed this Second Amendment to Consultant Agreement on the date and year first written above. ATTEST: MARIA D. HUIZAR Clerk of the Council APPROVED AS TO FORM: JOSEPH W.FLETCHER City Attorney By: Ryan O. Hodge Deputy City Attorney CITY OF SANTA ANA PAUL M. WALTERS Chief of Police CITY OF SANTA ANA DAVID N. REAM City Manager INTERNATIONAL ADLERHORST, INC. DAVID REAVER (Title) 250-4 EXHIBIT A-1 SCOPE OF SERVICES Adlerhorst International agrees to provide police dog training services for the City's canine unit at the request of Santa Ana Police Department. Available services include: • A minimum of one eight-hour training block, per team, per month, with additional sessions available as requested or needed at no additional charge. If SAPD determines said training is not necessary, it will notify Consultant prior to any scheduled training session and Consultant will not be compensated for said session. Training to be conducted at Adlerhorst International, Inc. in Riverside unless mutually agreed arrangements are made in advance of the session. Invoicing for said training will be based on training actually provided, including the number of teams present at each session. Consultant shall not invoice in advance of training sessions. • Written evaluation submitted to the K-9 Supervisor for each session, based on Consultant's comprehensive qualification requirements. • Agitator training sessions for interested police department personnel, as needed. • Certificates issued. • Unlimited court appearances. Certified court expert testimony in the use and deployment of police services dogs (City pays travel and related expenses only). • Ride-along and one-on-one sessions as required. • Training for local and international police dog competitions as requested. • Assist in public relations demonstrations in the City • Availability of preparation for yearly certification (California State certified POST Canine Handler Update and Narcotics Dog Update courses). • Participation in new handler selection as requested. • All instructors POST approved for K-9 evaluation. The goals of the parties under this agreement are as follows: • Reduce liability by elevating the proficiency of canine teams and documenting all training. • Educate and train interested officers to assist more safely and intelligently in local training sessions. • Ensure the team is attaining its full potential, including cross-training detection dogs. 250-5 COMPENSATION: 1. Monthly Training for 6 teams @ $1600.00 per team ...................$ 9,600.00 2. PSD Replacement (up to 2) @ $9600.00 ....................... .........$19,200.00 3. Basic Handlers Course (up to 2) @ $4200.00 ................. .......... $8,400.00 4. Narcotic Training (up to 2) @$4200.00 ......................... ..........$8,400.00 5. Tracking Schools (up to 2) @ $750.00 .......................... ..........$1,500.00 6. Agitator Seminars (up to 4) @ $150.00 ......................... ..........$ 600.00 7. Miscellaneous training equipment as needed ................... .........$2300.00 TOTAL $50,000.00 250-6 Adlerhorst Agreement for Fiscal Year 2008-2009 COMPENSATION 1. Monthly Training (6) teams @ $1,600.00 per team ............... $9,600.00 2. PSD Replacement/Purchase (2) @ $9600.00 each ................ $19,200.00 3. Narcotic Training (up to 2) @ $4200.00 each ..................... . $8,400.00 4. Basic Handlers Course (up to 2) @ $4200.00 each ............... $8,400.00 5. Tracking Course (up to 2) @ $750.00 each ........................ ....$750.00 6. Agitator Seminars (up to 4) @ $150.00 each ...................... ....$600.00 7. Miscellaneous Training Equipment as required ................... ..$3,050.00 TOTAL $50,000.00 250-7 EXHIBIT A-1 SCOPE OF SERVICES Adlerhorst International agrees to provide police dog training services for the City's canine unit at the request of Santa Ana Police Department. Available services include: • A minimum of one eight-hour training block, per team, per month, with additional sessions available as requested or needed at no additional charge. If SAPD determines said training is not necessary, it will notify Consultant prior to any scheduled training session and Consultant will not be compensated for said session. Training to be conducted at Adlerhorst International, Inc. in Riverside unless mutually agreed arrangements are made in advance of the session. Invoicing for said training will be based on training actually provided, including the number of teams present at each session. Consultant shall not invoice in advance of training sessions. • Written evaluation submitted to the K-9 Supervisor for each session, based on Consultant's comprehensive qualification requirements. • Agitator training sessions for interested police department personnel, as needed. • Certificates issued. • Unlimited court appearances. Certified court expert testimony in the use and deployment of police services dogs (City pays travel and related expenses only). • Ride-along and one-on-one sessions as required. • Training for local and international police dog competitions as requested. • Assist in public relations demonstrations in the City • Availability of preparation for yearly certification (California State certified POST Canine Handler Update and Narcotics Dog Update courses). • Participation in new handler selection as requested. • All instructors POST approved for K-9 evaluation. The goals of the parties under this agreement are as follows: • Reduce liability by elevating the proficiency of canine teams and documenting all training. • Educate and train interested officers to assist more safely and intelligently in local training sessions. • Ensure the team is attaining its full potential, including cross-training detection dogs. 250-8 COMPENSATION: 1. Monthly Training for 6 teams @ $1500.00 per team ...................$ 9,000.00 2. PSD Replacement (up to 2) @ $8500.00 ................................ $17,000.00 3. Basic Handlers Course (up to 2) @ $3800.00 ........................... $7,600.00 4. Narcotic Training (up to 2) @$3800.00 ...................................$7,600.00 5. Tracking Schools (up to 2) @ $750.00 ................................... .$1,500.00 6. Agitator Seminars (up to 4) @ $150.00 .................................. .$ 600.00 7. Miscellaneous training equipment as needed ........................... .$3,500.00 TOTAL $46,200.00 250-9 250-10