Pre-Employment and Promotion Background Checks

The City of Raleigh, North Carolina is soliciting proposals for comprehensive pre-employment and promotion background check services through RFP No. 247-HR202501-TABC. The procurement seeks a contractor to conduct approximately 2,700 annual background screenings, including 15 international checks, 267 credit checks, and 57 out-of-state motor vehicle record reviews. Required screening services encompass criminal history checks, sexual offender registry searches, terror watch list screenings, residence history verification, credit history analysis, education/certification validation, CDL information review, and fingerprinting for various employee categories including officials, administrators, skilled trades, technical support, public safety, service maintenance, and professional staff. The RFP was issued on February 13, 2025, with proposals due by March 13, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST. Proposal evaluation will be based on a 100-point scoring system: corporate background (20 points), financial stability (20 points), project understanding (20 points), project approach (15 points), team experience (10 points), and cost (15 points). The contract term will span 1-3 years with two optional one-year renewals, with the City anticipating a selection announcement in April/May 2025.

The City of Raleigh actively encourages participation from minority and women-owned business enterprises (M/WBE) in this procurement. Pricing must be submitted in a separate sealed envelope accompanying the primary proposal. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the documentation, the scope suggests a substantial annual investment in background screening services given the volume of approximately 2,700 checks. No incumbent vendor information or existing technological infrastructure requirements were explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation. Respondents will need to demonstrate robust capabilities in comprehensive background screening across multiple jurisdictional and professional contexts, with a particular emphasis on thorough, accurate, and timely information gathering. The procurement appears designed to establish a flexible, long-term partnership with a screening service provider capable of meeting the City of Raleigh's diverse personnel verification needs across multiple departments and employee classifications.