Background Investigation Services

The City of Tampa is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide employment-related background investigation services for potential new hires within the Human Resources Department. The solicitation, titled "Background Investigation Services," was posted on July 25, 2025, with a response deadline of August 25, 2025. The contract is expected to be awarded within a budget range of $50,000 to $150,000 and falls under the NAICS code 561611, which pertains to investigation, security, and background check services. The procurement process is managed by the Florida Human Resources & Talent Development organization, and interested vendors can contact Michelle Estevez via email or phone for further information. The project is accessible through the City of Tampa's procurement portal for additional details and submission guidelines. This contract emphasizes the importance of compliance with accessibility standards, as reflected in the City of Tampa's ADA requirements for ICT products and services, which are incorporated into the procurement process. These standards mandate that all ICT-related submissions demonstrate conformance to WCAG 2.1 Level AA and Section 508 standards through the submission of Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs) based on the Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT). Additional requirements include supplemental accessibility reports, remediation and improvement plans, training descriptions, and accessible content samples, ensuring that all ICT solutions are universally accessible and usable by individuals with disabilities. The City reserves the right to conduct demonstrations and testing of proposed ICT items to verify compliance, underscoring its commitment to accessibility and universal design principles in its procurement activities.