Description
NJ Transit is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive pre‑employment and current‑employee background screening services statewide, and to deliver a self‑service candidate portal integrated with NJ Transit’s applicant tracking system. The contract will run for four years with an optional fifth year, and the vendor must meet extensive New Jersey statutory compliance, insurance, and data‑security requirements.
• Perform a full suite of background checks (employment, education, criminal, credit, motor‑vehicle, professional certification, social‑media, international education, executive screening, etc.) for an estimated 4,500 new‑hire checks per year and additional checks for internal transfers/promotions.
• Design, implement, and maintain a secure, mobile‑enabled candidate portal that interfaces with NJ Transit’s HRIS/ATS, provides weekly status updates, and generates standard and custom reports on turnaround time, volume, and billing.
• Supply a detailed work plan, schedule (3‑6 month portal rollout), qualified staff resumes, and demonstrate compliance with EEO, SBE/DVOB, cyber‑security, and source‑disclosure obligations.
• Meet turnaround expectations (7‑10 business days per check) and provide ongoing support, training, and dispute‑resolution services throughout the contract term.