Opportunity
City of San Bernardino PlanetBids #RFP F-26-105
San Bernardino Pre-Employment Background Screening Services Solicitation
Posted
May 05, 2026
Respond By
June 02, 2026
Identifier
RFP F-26-105
NAICS
561611
The City of San Bernardino is seeking a qualified provider for comprehensive pre-employment background screening services for prospective employees and volunteers. - Government Buyer: - City of San Bernardino, Finance Department, Purchasing Division - Services Requested: - Pre-employment background screening services - Social Security Number (SSN) validation - Name and address trace - Criminal history checks - Sex offender registry checks - Driving record verification - Employment and professional license verification - Limited credit checks for financial responsibility roles - Risk management screening - Online candidate entry and reporting - Integration with NEOGOV system - Requirements: - Compliance with Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) - Service provider must be certified and bonded - Timely report delivery (within five business days) - Strict confidentiality safeguards - Adherence to federal, state, and local regulations - Electronic bid submission via PlanetBids - May be subject to prevailing wage requirements (California Labor Code) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors mandated; open to all qualified service providers - Place of Performance: - City of San Bernardino Vanir Tower, 290 North D Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401
Description
The City of San Bernardino is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide pre-employment background screening services for prospective City employees and volunteers. The services may include online candidate entry, FCRA-related forms, SSN verification, name and address trace, criminal records checks, sex offender registry checks, driving records, employment verification, professional license verification, limited credit checks where applicable, reporting, consultation, confidentiality safeguards, and NEOGOV integration. The solicitation is in the bidding stage with electronic bid response format and no restrictions. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and the award is subject to available budget.