Web-Based Reference Checking Services for University of New Mexico Hospitals

The University of New Mexico Hospitals (UNMH) is seeking to procure web-based reference checking services. The hospital's staff recruitment and hiring policy requires a reference check to be done prior to the hiring decision. UNMH seeks to provide a safe environment for its patients, employees, and community members. The proposed vendor is ICIMS Skill Survey, Inc., and the purchase amount is $160,000 for a 24-month period. The justification for the sole source procurement is the proprietary item, technology, or service only available from the proposed vendor, as well as the renewal of support/maintenance/subscription of software, technology, or other intellectual property. Some key points to consider: • The current technology to provide the reference checks is patented by Skilled Survey. • UNMH would endure significant training and implementation costs to change to a new system and delay the hiring process. • The proposed vendor has a unique capability to provide the required services, and no other vendor could meet UNMH's needs. • The purchase is a renewal of services already in existence at UNMH.