Description
The County of Los Angeles, Internal Services Department, is issuing a Request for Bid to procure background investigation services (RFB‑IS‑27200086). Vendors must submit a complete bid via the County’s Vendor Self‑Service (VSS) portal by the closing deadline. The contract will be awarded as a single purchase order; the scope includes conducting background checks in accordance with county standards for various departmental needs. Minimum mandatory requirements and extensive compliance documentation (Appendix A) are required. The award will be made at the County’s sole discretion, with net‑30 payment terms and standard insurance requirements.
• Solicitation No.: RFB‑IS‑27200086 (27‑0033)
• Service: Background investigation / screening
• Opening date: 19 Aug 2026; Closing date: 25 Aug 2026 12:00 PM
• Questions due: 17 Aug 2026 (via email to Joy Xu)
• Submission: Online only via VSS portal (no paper bids)
• Required attachments: Appendix A forms, insurance certificates, certifications, etc.
• Evaluation: Price‑only for bidders meeting all mandatory requirements; County may waive informalities.
• Payment: Net 30 days, with prompt‑payment incentives for local small businesses.
• Insurance: General liability $2 M agg., professional liability $1 M per occurrence ($3 M agg.).