Texas DIR/ESBD #5510000630

Texas Department of Agriculture Seeks Background Check Services for Food and Nutrition Division

The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive background check services for its Food and Nutrition Division. - Government Buyer: - Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), Purchasing and Contracting Office - Services Requested: - Background check services for employment screening - Estimated 780 background checks in Year 1 - 192 additional name or alias searches in Year 1 - Ongoing monthly volume estimated at 65 background checks - Services include national and state criminal checks, licensing, property, tax, court, civil, credit, residence, document verification, social security tracing, terrorism search, driving records, and alias searches - Secure web portal access for up to five users - Training for TDA staff and compliance reporting - Detailed summary reports identifying disqualifying criteria - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with state and federal executive orders on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) - Data security and insurance requirements - VetHUB subcontracting goal of 26% - Dual CTCD/CTCM certification required for bidders - No specific OEMs or named vendors are referenced in the solicitation - Contract Structure: - Initial term of one year with up to three optional one-year renewals - Estimated contract value: $175,000

Description

The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) is soliciting bids for Background Check Services for its Food and Nutrition Division. The solicitation aims to procure services that provide the best value to TDA and the State of Texas. The contract involves conducting background checks for employment purposes and requires bidders to have Dual CTCD/CTCM certification. The estimated contract value is $175,000, and the solicitation is open to all qualified bidders.

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