Background Investigations - Northern California

The California Department of Justice (DOJ), Division of Law Enforcement, Office of the Chief, is seeking firms to provide pre-employment background investigations services for both sworn (law enforcement/peace officer) and non-sworn civil service classifications in the Northern California region. The DOJ is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a three-year agreement, effective from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027, with an option to extend. The DOJ will evaluate bids based on the lowest cost, applying any applicable preferences and incentives such as small business, disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE), and nonprofit veteran service agency (NVSA) preferences. The DOJ has waived the DVBE participation requirement, but bidders who provide DVBE participation may be eligible for an incentive. Bidders must meet various qualification requirements, submit required attachments and documentation, and agree to the DOJ's standard agreement terms and conditions.

The DOJ intends to make a single agreement award to the responsive and responsible firm offering the lowest bid. The contract value is not specified, but the DOJ is seeking to establish a three-year agreement for background investigation services in the Northern California region. There are no incumbent vendors or current contractors listed, and the DOJ has not provided any information about existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.