25C053000_ADDENDUM-1_Section_H.pdf
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This document is Addendum Number 1 to Invitation for Bid (IFB) Number 25C053000 issued by the Department of California Highway Patrol for Pre-Employment Background Investigation and Verification services. The addendum revises Section H, Qualification Requirements, detailing comprehensive criteria for potential contractors seeking to provide background investigation services for peace officer pre-employment screenings. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of four years of experience, possess specific licenses including a Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) License, and have investigators who have completed a 32-hour POST certified Background Investigations course.
Key qualification requirements include providing three letters of recommendation from law enforcement agencies, with specific stipulations such as having completed a minimum of 1,000 peace officer background investigations during any one-year period and having provided services to an agency within the last two years. Additional requirements mandate bidders certify their good standing, compliance with agreement terms, and provide proof of liability insurance. The document also includes provisions for corporations, expatriate corporations, and nonprofit organizations, emphasizing the California Highway Patrol's stringent selection process for background investigation service providers.
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DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
May 15, 2025 Page 1 of 2
ADDENDUM NUMBER 1
TO
IFB - NUMBER 25C053000
Pre-Employment Background Investigation and Verification
CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
Addendum #1 revises the IFB, Section H, Qualification Requirements, in its entirety:
H. Qualification Requirements
Failure to meet the following requirements by the bid due date will be grounds for CHP to deem a bidder non-responsive. In submitting a bid, each bidder must certify that it possesses the following qualification requirements.
1. License Requirements:
Valid business license Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) License National Institute of Truth Verification Certification(s)
2. Contractor Shall provide proof they have a minimum of four (4) years of experience providing pre-employment background investigation services as described in this Scope of Work (SOW).
3. Contractor shall provide proof of a physical office location within the boundaries of the contracted region, complying with the BSIS licensing requirement.
4. Contractor shall provide proof and verification that all investigators employed by their company, responsible for completing pre-employment background investigations have completed the 32-hour POST certified Background Investigations course.
5. Contractor shall provide proof of an established onboarding/training program that is provided to investigators who are responsible for completing pre-employment background investigations, prior to working solo background investigations.
6. All Bidders must provide a letter of recommendation from no less than three
(3) current or prior law enforcement agencies confirming their capability to perform satisfactory preemployment background investigation services as described in this SOW. The recommendation letters must be included in the Bid response.
The letter of recommendation must be on departmental letterhead and include the following:
a. Number of years the selected contractor performed peace officer pre-employment background investigation services for their agency. Contractor must have provided services to the agency for a minimum of one year.
b. Number of peace officer preemployment background investigations completed annually by the selected contractor. Contractor must have completed a minimum of 1000 peace officer background investigations during any, one-year contracted period.
The number of peace officer background investigations completed for the three agencies combined may be used to satisfy the minimum requirement of 1000 peace officer background investigations.
c. The last year the selected contractor completed peace officer preemployment background investigation services on the agency’s behalf. The contractor shall have provided services to the agency within the last two years.
7. Bidders must certify their willingness to comply with all terms and conditions addressed in section N of this IFB, entitled “Agreement Terms and Conditions,” including those terms in the referenced exhibits.
8. Corporations: Corporations must certify they are in good standing and qualified to conduct business in California.
9. Expatriate Corporations: The California Highway Patrol may not enter into any contract with an expatriate corporation per California Public Contract Code 10286.1. Bidders must certify that they are not an expatriate corporation (see Attachment 7, CCC 04/2017, Contractor Certification Clause).
10. Nonprofit Organizations: Non-profit organizations must certify they are eligible to claim nonprofit status.
11. Before agreement execution, the winning bidder must supply proof of liability insurance that meets the requirements in Exhibit E, entitled “Insurance Requirements” that is included in the Proposed Agreement Forms/Exhibits section of this IFB.
A COPY OF THIS ADDENDUM IS REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR SUBMISSION.
If you have any questions, contact Ms. Lu Anne Trazi, Contract Services Unit at (916) 843-3610.
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