Contracted Administrative Investigative Services

Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted

Solicitation number
2027-RFP - Informal-00004
State
California
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About this opportunity

San Mateo County Sheriff's Office is requesting proposals for contracted administrative investigative services on an as-needed basis, with proposals due July 22, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. via the eProcurement portal. A local-business preference of 5% applies; an additional 3% preference is available for small businesses or small non-profits, or an additional 5% preference for micro businesses or micro non-profits.

Proposers must have provided similar services for a minimum of three years within the last seven years and must not be debarred or suspended from doing business with the Federal Government or the State of California. The scope includes interviewing witnesses, subject employees, and complainants; reviewing documentary evidence including reports, emails, text messages, video and audio recordings, body-worn camera footage, and surveillance footage; generating comprehensive investigation reports that may include introductions, interview summaries, transcripts, investigation summaries, findings, Peace Officer Bill of Rights notifications, notices of intent to discipline, and disciplinary letters; providing timekeeping and invoice breakdowns for internal affairs cost tracking; and furnishing routine progress updates to the Sheriff's Office representative. All selected contractors must certify compliance with the Levine Act regarding campaign contributions to County officers. Work is confidential and cannot be disclosed to third parties.

The contract term is three years. Evaluation criteria are Project Approach (10 points, 14.3%), Firm Qualifications (25 points, 35.7%), and Price (25 points, 35.7%). Proposals must include an introduction and executive summary, statement of minimum qualifications, project approach, firm qualifications with up to three relevant project descriptions, a minimum of two professional references from law enforcement agencies, and a separate fee proposal. The County reserves the right to accept proposals other than the lowest priced offer and may interview top-scoring proposers for final selection. Questions are due July 17, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. The anticipated award date is September 1, 2026. No pre-proposal conference or site visit is scheduled.

Opportunity text

The County of San Mateo is seeking quotations for: Contracted Administrative Investigative Services

The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office is seeking competitive bids from highly qualified providers to conduct highly confidential administrative investigations as needed. The investigative services will include, but not limited to, the following:

Interview witnesses, subject employees and complainants

Review documentary evidence such as reports, emails, text messages, related video/audio recordings, body worn camera footage, surveillance footage and other digital media types, or any other material identified as evidence.

Generate reports related to the investigation to include an introduction, written summary of interviews, transcripts, summary of investigation, findings (if requested), notice of IA (if requested), notice of intent to discipline (if requested), required notifications pursuant to the Peace Officer Bill of Rights, letter of intent/discipline (if requested) and document counseling memos (if requested).

Timekeeping and breakdown of invoice for use with internal affairs case cost tracking, conduct audits, evaluations, and/or general consultation (if requested).

Provide routine updates to Sheriff's Office representative as to the progress of assigned cases.

Confidentiality: Any selected Contractor acknowledges that the existence and the terms of this Agreement and any oral or written information exchanged between the County and Contractor in connection with the preparation and performance of this Agreement are regarded as confidential information and shall not be disclosed to any third party.

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