Electronic Fingerprinting Services and Associated Processing

The Wisconsin Electronic Fingerprinting Services and Associated Processing state-wide contract enables comprehensive background screening and fingerprinting services for multiple state agencies, including the Department of Transportation, Department of Public Instruction, Department of Safety and Professional Services, Department of Children and Families, Office of the Commissioner of Insurance, and Department of Administration. The contract covers live scan electronic fingerprinting services for various purposes such as employment background checks, licensing, commercial driver certification, teaching credentials, and professional licensing. Services include applicant scheduling, electronic fingerprint and demographic data capture, fee collection, electronic funds transfer, and reporting, with mandatory service availability of at least 8 hours daily, 5 days weekly, and 4 weekend hours.

The contract is managed by the Wisconsin Department of Administration and was awarded to Fieldprint, Inc., with multiple contract amendments extending the vehicle's performance period. The initial contract term was two years with potential two-year renewals, and subsequent amendments have extended the contract through May 7, 2021. The vehicle covers the entire state of Wisconsin, with permanent fingerprinting locations in 11 major cities and mobile services within a 50-mile radius of applicants. The contract is structured as a "contract of convenience" with no direct costs to the state, where all fees are collected from applicants being fingerprinted. Estimated annual fingerprinting volumes range from 12 to 12,000 applications across different agency categories, with specific fee structures for Department of Justice and FBI background checks.