Background Check and Screening Services

Greenville County is seeking sealed proposals for Background Check and Screening Services through RFP #26042, with the procurement targeting comprehensive background investigation services for county full and part-time employees and volunteers across various departments. The county anticipates over 1,000 background checks annually and is establishing a one-year contract with potential for up to four optional annual renewals. Required screening services include extensive background checks such as 7-10 year criminal conviction checks, Social Security Number verification, E-verify compliance, employment and education verification, professional license checks, sex offender registry searches, federal and government watch list screenings, and professional reference checks. The proposal evaluation will be conducted in a two-phase process, with the first phase allocating 5 points to six key criteria: responsiveness, experience, cost, references, methodology, and system process/ease of use. Proposals are due by November 5, 2025, at 3:00 pm through the county's online procurement portal, with the county reserving the right to award the contract to one or multiple vendors.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The county will evaluate potential vendors based on their comprehensive screening capabilities, technological infrastructure, and ability to integrate with existing county systems. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the county's procurement approach suggests flexibility in vendor selection, potentially allowing both small and large background screening providers to compete. The Sample Services Agreement indicates potential financial terms will include a total sum not to exceed a predetermined amount, with payment contingent upon detailed invoices. Contractors will be required to maintain specific insurance coverages, including Comprehensive General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and Statutory Worker's Compensation. Although exact budget ranges are not specified, the anticipated volume of over 1,000 annual background checks suggests a substantial potential contract value.