Pre-Employment Background Check Services

Riverside Transit Agency is seeking qualified contractors to provide comprehensive pre‑employment background investigation services for individuals identified by the agency. The work includes criminal‑history searches, employment and education verification, professional‑license checks, credit and motor‑vehicle record reviews, drug/alcohol testing, and delivery of final reports through a secure web portal. Turn‑around time is tight—each investigation must be completed within seven business days, with a penalty of a 50 % credit if the deadline is missed. The contract is a firm‑fixed‑price purchase order, initially for one year (Oct 1 2026 – Sep 30 2027) with up to four optional one‑year extensions, giving a potential five‑year term. The contractor must meet extensive compliance requirements (FCRA, 49 CFR Part 40, anti‑discrimination rules) and carry significant insurance coverage. No ceiling price is disclosed; pricing is submitted per‑candidate on the provided price form. • Perform full background checks (criminal, employment, education, licensing, credit, MVR, drug/alcohol) for up to 300 candidates in the base year. • Deliver detailed investigation reports via a secure portal (max 7 user accounts) within 7 business days of each request. • Comply with FCRA, DOT drug‑testing regulations, and anti‑discrimination statutes; maintain required insurance limits and submit certifications and forms (Exhibit C).