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Response Deadline11/24/2026, 01:00:00 AM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity is for legal investigators to perform factual investigations for prime contractors supporting indigent defense projects for the County of Santa Cruz. The scope of work includes conducting witness interviews and gathering necessary evidence and documentation to build criminal case files, culminating in the delivery of formal investigative reports and evidence files. Qualified providers must hold professional investigator licenses as mandated by California state law. The solicitation is managed through Central Purchasing for the state of California under NAICS code 561611, with a response deadline set for November 24, 2026.

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Agency

California → Central Purchasing

NAICS

561611 - Investigation and Personal Background Check Services

Place of Performance

CA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 26P1-001.

The full solicitation package (9 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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First Tier Conflict Indigent Defense Services

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PostedOct 12

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Response DeadlineNov 24

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11/24/2026, 01:00:00 AM UTCin about 1 month

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AgencyCalifornia → Central Purchasing

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Performs factual investigations for prime contractors on County of Santa Cruz indigent defense projects. Conducts witness interviews and gathers evidence and documentation to support criminal case files. Requires professional investigator licenses as mandated by California state law. Delivers investigative reports and evidence files.

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