PLCB BACKGROUND CHECK

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) is seeking a qualified contractor under solicitation 276017 to perform approximately 2,500 background checks annually for prospective employees. The primary objective is to ensure no individual convicted of an infamous crime is employed, in accordance with the Liquor Code. The contract is a single award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a base term of one year and two optional one-year renewals. The selected contractor must provide written history reports covering the last ten years in PDF format within three business days of a request, though a one to two business day turnaround is preferred. Additionally, the contractor must provide an interface for the PLCB to run independent reports with specific filters and maintain responsiveness to inquiries within 24 hours. To be considered responsive, bidders must submit a signed Bid Form BOP-1206, a Worker Protection Form, and an Insurance Certificate through the designated portal by November 6, 2026. Responsibility is determined by the ability to maintain Professional Liability/Errors and Omissions Insurance of 2,000,000 dollars and Comprehensive Crime Insurance of at least 5,000,000 dollars per claim. The contract is governed by the PLCB’s Standard Contract Terms and Conditions for Non-Merchandise Purchase Orders (Form 54-FA-2.1), which include strict requirements for data encryption at rest and in transit, compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and adherence to various Commonwealth environmental and labor laws. Invoicing is handled via a portal, with a target payment window of 45 days from the receipt of a proper invoice.