Background Check Services

The City of Pittsburgh has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) #2022-RFP-053 for Background Check Services, seeking a vendor to perform pre-employment and promotional background investigations for all city job candidates, with the specific exclusion of entry-level Police, Fire, and EMS personnel. The solicitation was released on March 18, 2022, with critical dates including a question submission deadline of April 1, 2022, and a proposal response deadline of April 15, 2022, at 3:00 pm. The primary objective is to streamline background investigations and complete them within 24-48 hours of receipt. The evaluation process will comprehensively assess proposals across five categories: Firm's Qualifications (15 points), Qualifications of Project Team (15 points), Project Approach and Plan (30 points), Cost Proposal (30 points), and MWDBE/VOSB Good Faith Effort (10 points). Proposals must be submitted electronically through the City's e-Procurement Portal, with vendors required to comply with the City's Ethics Code and various disclosure requirements.

The City of Pittsburgh demonstrates a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, with specific participation goals for Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (MBE) at 18%, Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WBE) at 7%, and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) at 5%. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the documentation, the comprehensive evaluation criteria suggest the City is seeking a robust and efficient background check service provider. Vendors must be prepared to demonstrate their capabilities across multiple dimensions, including organizational qualifications, team expertise, investigative methodologies, and cost-effectiveness. The procurement is targeted for contract award in April 2022, covering background investigation services for municipal job candidates across various departments. Electronic submission through the e-Procurement Portal is mandatory, and respondents will be thoroughly evaluated on their ability to meet the City's stringent requirements for comprehensive, timely, and thorough background investigations.