IFB 24-3044 Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Pre-Employment Background Investigation Services

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Pre-Employment Background Investigation Services. The anticipated contract term is from September 1, 2024, or date of approval, through June 30, 2027. The selected contractor will be required to provide standard POST pre-employment background investigation services for sworn peace officer candidates of the CDSS. Key qualifications include a minimum of 3 years' experience providing these services to a California state or public agency, being POST certified to conduct pre-employment backgrounds, and ensuring all employees have completed a certified POST background investigation course. Bids will be evaluated based on the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, and preferences will be applied for certified Small Business Enterprises (SBEs) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBEs).

The IFB requires a minimum of 3% DVBE participation. Bidders must submit various certifications and documentation, including a Commercially Useful Function (CUF) Evaluation, Bidder Declaration, DVBE Declarations, and compliance with the Darfur Contracting Act, Iran Contracting Act, and California Civil Rights Laws. The contract value and funding details are not specified, but the State reserves the option to add funds to complete the identified tasks at the originally agreed-upon service rates. No incumbent contractors are listed in the provided information.