Pre-Employment Background Investigation Services

The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office Professional Standards Bureau is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors to provide comprehensive Pre-Employment Background Investigation Services for non-sworn professional staff candidates. The scope includes conducting thorough background checks to assess candidate suitability, with a targeted contract start date of July 1, 2026, subject to final agreement negotiations. The Sheriff's Office, with over 800 personnel serving various law enforcement divisions since its establishment in 1856, is committed to maintaining high professional standards through these investigations. Vendors must submit responses by March 27, 2026, and the contract will be administered under strict terms including compliance with HIPAA, intellectual property provisions, indemnification, and termination clauses as outlined in the County’s standard contract templates for agreements over or under $200,000. The contract will specify detailed responsibilities regarding the services to be performed, payment terms, contract duration, and legal obligations to ensure protection of the County's interests and adherence to regulations. The formal agreement will also address ownership of contract materials, define the relationship between the parties, and include indemnity provisions covering general and intellectual property liability. Communications and clarifications during the solicitation process can be directed to the identified points of contact at the Sheriff's Office in Redwood City, California. This contract supports the Sheriff's Office mission to protect lives and property by ensuring professional staff hired meet rigorous background standards.