Pre-Employment Background Screening Services

The City of San Bernardino’s Finance Department is soliciting proposals for pre-employment background screening services through RFP F-26-1055, with responses due by June 2, 2026. The contract aims to secure a qualified vendor to deliver comprehensive screening solutions for prospective employees and volunteers, incorporating online candidate intake, FCRA-compliant documentation, Social Security number validation, name and address tracing, criminal record checks, sex offender registry monitoring, driving record evaluations, employment and professional license verifications, and limited credit checks where pertinent. The vendor must also provide detailed reporting, advisory support, strict confidentiality protocols, and seamless integration with the NEOGOV platform to ensure efficient and secure processing. The solicitation is open to firms capable of meeting the City’s operational and compliance standards, with all submissions evaluated based on criteria outlined in the full RFP. The point of contact for inquiries is Jennifer Broadnax of the Finance Department, reachable via phone or email. Proposals must be submitted through the designated online portal, and performance of the services will occur within the jurisdiction of the City of San Bernardino, California. The contract is categorized under SLED governance and does not specify a NAICS code or set-aside designation, leaving eligibility open to all qualified vendors meeting the stated requirements.