RFP On-Call External Investigative Services

Valley Water seeks qualified consulting firms to provide on‑call, as‑needed investigative services covering ethics, equal‑opportunity, workplace conduct, and alleged violations of applicable laws and policies. The work will be performed under a master on‑call agreement with a three‑year base term and two optional one‑year extensions, with a total not‑to‑exceed ceiling of $500,000. Consultants must have at least five years of experience conducting neutral workplace investigations, demonstrate familiarity with FEHA, Title VII, and related statutes, and be able to respond rapidly to urgent matters while maintaining confidentiality and proper record‑retention. • Minimum qualifications: ≥5 years of neutral workplace/EEO investigations, experience with public‑ or private‑sector clients, knowledge of federal and California employment laws. • Scope of services: fact‑finding, policy‑compliance assessments, investigative reports, mediation, and support for hearings, depositions, or trial as needed. • Deliverables: investigation plans, interview summaries, preliminary and final investigative reports, and any required post‑report support, all on a task‑order basis."""