Opportunity
Port of San Diego PlanetBids #RFP 26-11SF
San Diego Unified Port District Solicits Background Investigation Services for Harbor Police
Posted
May 21, 2026
Respond By
June 17, 2026
Identifier
RFP 26-11SF
NAICS
561611
The San Diego Unified Port District is seeking qualified firms to provide background investigation services for prospective employees of the San Diego Harbor Police Department. - Government Buyer: - San Diego Unified Port District (Procurement Services and Harbor Police) - Services Requested: - Prospective Employee Background Investigation Services - Approximately 40-80 investigations per year over a three-year period - Each investigation to be completed within 30 days - Investigations must comply with California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) requirements - Use of the District's preferred background investigations software is required - Services include interviews with references, employers, and associates, as well as review of employment and personal history - Includes home visits, neighborhood checks, employer visits, reference checks, and investigative reporting - Notable Requirements: - Ability to process varying investigation volumes on an as-needed basis - Compliance with POST standards and District's software - Adherence to prevailing wage laws, insurance, ADA, equal opportunity, and small business participation programs - Diversity, equity, and inclusion reporting - Potential Vendors (as referenced): - @Backgrounds, Allied Solutions, ASM Consulting & Investigations, Creative Services, Floral Park Consulting, GovGuide, GSA Contract Services, JL Group, KENTECH Consulting, National Employment Screening, Nevins Professional Investigations, Palicon Group, PiersideInvestigations, Plexus Global, PSC - Estimated Contract Value: - $400,000 - Place of Performance and Delivery: - San Diego Harbor Police Department - Don L. Nay Port Administration Building, 3165 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92101 - District jurisdiction includes Chula Vista, Coronado, Imperial Beach, National City, and San Diego
Description
The San Diego Unified Port District is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide prospective employee background investigation services for the San Diego Harbor Police. The investigations must follow the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) recommended format and use the District's preferred background investigations software. The service will assist in making informed hiring decisions for both sworn and non-sworn positions, identifying unfit candidates by assessing moral character, decision-making skills, and ability to handle stress. The contract is expected to cover approximately 40-80 background investigations per year over a three-year period, with investigations generally completed within 30 days.