16-05: Employment Reference and Background Checks

Massachusetts Bay Community College (MassBay) is soliciting responses from qualified vendors to provide refereed reference checks for finalist candidates identified by internal search committees, including full-time faculty, executives, deans, directors, and some assistant/associate director positions. MassBay is also seeking bids to provide background checks on current and potential employees with exposure to vulnerable populations. The deadline for submitting bids is August 19, 2015 by 2:00 pm, and the contract term is from September 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016, with four optional one-year renewals. Bidders must submit pricing for reference checks on a per-finalist candidate basis, as well as itemized pricing for various background check services. MassBay reserves the right to award the reference check and background check services to separate vendors. The college will award the contract to the responsible and responsive bidder who offers the best combination of price, capability, and service options.

The request for response does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There are also no details provided on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total award value or budget range is not disclosed in the available documents.