Pre employment background checks

Washtenaw County is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive pre-employment background check services through Request for Proposal (RFP) #8799, issued by the county's Human Resources Department and Purchasing Division. The procurement involves three distinct background check packages: Package A for non-executive positions, Package B for executive and sensitive positions, and Package C for interns driving on county business. Required background check services include Social Security traces, county and state criminal history checks, education and employment verification, motor vehicle record reviews, credit history assessments, professional license verification, and national sex offender registry queries. The RFP mandates annual background checks for employees in Children's Services and Community Mental Health departments. The proposal is due on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 4:00 pm EDT, with an initial contract term of three years and an option to renew for two additional one-year periods. Potential bidders must submit a detailed price sheet with rates for each background check package and demonstrate their capability to conduct comprehensive screening services.

The solicitation offers local vendor preferences, providing bid discounts of 5% for Washtenaw County-based companies and 3% for Michigan-based companies on bids exceeding specific thresholds. Bidders must complete a local vendor affidavit and certify they are not an "Iran linked business" as part of their proposal submission. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly defined, the comprehensive nature of the background check services suggests a potentially significant contract value. The RFP does not specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but emphasizes local business participation through its preference mechanism. Potential vendors must demonstrate expertise in background screening, compliance with relevant legal standards, and the ability to provide thorough, accurate, and timely background investigation services across multiple verification categories. The county appears to be seeking a vendor with robust technological capabilities to conduct efficient and comprehensive background checks for various employee classifications.