Sound Transit Biddingo #RP 0014-24

Sound Transit Solicits Proposals for Comprehensive Pre-Employment Background Check Services

Sound Transit, the Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority, is seeking proposals for comprehensive pre-employment background check services to support hiring across King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties in Washington State. - Buyer: Sound Transit (Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority) - Office: Sr. Contracts Specialist - Scope of Services: - Enhanced SSN trace - County and national criminal background checks (including all aliases, with special handling for New York) - Education and employment verifications (covering 7 years, all pass-through fees included) - DOT drug and health screenings for regulated positions - Motor vehicle record checks (all states, with some exclusions) - Special certifications verification - Professional and personal reference checks - International background checks, including: - Criminal searches (Canada and all other countries) - Driving records - Credit reports - Education and employment verifications - ID verification - Estimated Quantities: - 400 checks per service item annually for the initial 3-year term - 100 checks per service item annually for each optional extension year - Integration with Sound Transit's Applicant Tracking System (UKG) is required - Strict data security, confidentiality, and compliance with FTA and state safety protocols are mandated - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to all qualified background screening firms - Vendors must provide international screening capabilities and detailed pricing by country - Price escalation applies only to option years if exercised

Description

Sound Transit is soliciting proposals from firms to provide pre-employment background check services to screen potential candidates for employment. The contract term is three years with two optional one-year extensions. The full scope of work is detailed in Exhibit B of the RFP. Proposals are due by March 1, 2024, at 1:00 PM Pacific Time. A pre-proposal meeting is scheduled to discuss the RFP, selection process, scope, and contract terms.

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