CHP Uniformed Hiring Section

The Department of California Highway Patrol (CHP) is seeking bids for Pre-Employment Background Investigation and Verification Services through an Invitation for Bids (IFB) solicitation. The CHP intends to award a single agreement with an anticipated term of November 1, 2024 through October 31, 2027, with potential extensions. The scope of work requires the selected contractor to provide up to 800 pre-employment background investigations and verifications per year across the CHP's Central and Coastal Division counties, including Sacramento County and San Francisco City. Bidders must demonstrate qualifications to perform comprehensive background checks, utilize relevant CHP and POST forms, protect applicant privacy, and address any mistakes or omissions. Bids are due by October 11, 2024, and the agreement is budgeted for $10,278,000, though CHP makes no guarantee of the actual number of services required.

The CHP has waived the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement for this solicitation, but bidders can still claim the DVBE incentive if they partner with a certified DVBE subcontractor. Other available preferences include the Small/Micro Business Preference, Non-Small Business Subcontractor Preference, and the Nonprofit Veteran Service Agency (NVSA) Small Business Preference. The IFB does not mention any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there are no specific technology integration requirements noted.