Description
This solicitation (RQ 14249) seeks a vendor to provide pre‑employment background screening services for applicants to the Office of Workforce Development (OWF) in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. The County will accept sealed proposals, hold a pre‑bid conference on March 27 2024 (both in‑person and via teleconference), and close bids on April 15 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Local time. Bidders over $25,000 must submit a bid bond; awarded vendors must furnish a performance bond within 21 days of award. All vendors must be registered in the Cuyahoga County Supplier Portal and with the County Inspector General, and must meet Small Business Enterprise (SBE) requirements if applicable. The award will be made after evaluation and County Executive approval.
• Scope: Conduct background checks and related pre‑employment screening for OWF job applicants.
• Procurement: Formal RFP (full and open competition), sealed bids, bid‑bond required for larger bids.
• Key dates: Pre‑bid conference – Mar 27 2024; Bid deadline – Apr 15 2024.