HUMAN RIGHTS INVESTIGATION SERVICES

The City of Charlottesville Office of Human Rights is seeking a qualified vendor to provide professional human rights investigation services to supplement in-house staff. The selected vendor will be responsible for investigating complaints of unlawful discrimination, conducting thorough investigations, and submitting comprehensive investigative reports to the Director of the Human Rights Commission. The scope of work includes reviewing intake reports, consulting with Office of Human Rights staff, reviewing applicable Virginia code, and conducting investigations using a trauma-informed and person-centered approach. The vendor must have at least two years of experience in human and civil rights investigation and must be able to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information. • The vendor will be expected to handle between 0 to 5 investigations per calendar year. • The vendor must be able to communicate clearly with the Director of the Human Rights Commission and provide regular updates on the status of investigations. • The vendor must be able to maintain accurate and detailed records of all correspondence and contacts made during the investigation. • The vendor must be able to produce and submit comprehensive investigative reports to the Director of the Human Rights Commission upon completion of the investigation.