Request for Information for Background Investigation Services for the County of Los Angeles Probation Department

The County of Los Angeles Probation Department has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified agencies capable of providing comprehensive background investigation services. This RFI, posted on April 15, 2026, with a response deadline of June 4, 2026, is intended solely for information gathering and planning purposes and does not constitute a formal Request for Proposals or guarantee future procurement action. The County seeks to identify vendors with demonstrated expertise in conducting thorough background investigations to support the Probation Department's operational requirements. While the RFI document does not specify detailed evaluation criteria, the County is evaluating potential service providers on their qualifications and capacity to deliver comprehensive background investigation services. The RFI appears designed to assess market capacity and determine vendor capabilities before proceeding with formal solicitation, though specific deliverables, key performance objectives, and required qualifications beyond general expertise in background investigations are not detailed in the available documentation. No information regarding site visits, bidders' conferences, or additional submission deadlines has been provided in the RFI materials.

The available documentation does not specify set-aside designations, restrictions on responding organizations, or whether disadvantaged enterprise preferences apply to this procurement opportunity. No incumbent vendor information, current contractor details, or existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements are identified in the RFI materials. Similarly, the procurement documents provided do not disclose estimated award values, budget ranges, contract terms, renewal options, or funding sources for these background investigation services. Organizations interested in responding to this RFI should contact the County of Los Angeles Probation Department directly or monitor the official county procurement channels for additional details and clarification on submission requirements and evaluation criteria prior to the June 4, 2026 deadline.