Opportunity
New York State Contract Reporter #UCO-1009-1
CUNY Solicits SDVOBs for Pre-Employment Background Investigation Services
Posted
September 23, 2026
Respond By
October 15, 2026
Identifier
UCO-1009-1
NAICS
561611
This opportunity is for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOBs) certified by New York State to provide pre-employment background investigation services for the City University of New York (CUNY) system. - Government Buyer: - City University of New York (CUNY), University Central Office, Centralized Procurement Office - Central Office, Office of Human Resources Management, Purchasing Manager - Scope of Services: - Comprehensive pre-employment background investigation services for all position types and employment levels across the CUNY system - Estimated annual quantities: - 3,500 Package 'A' Background Checks (includes social security, address, employment history, criminal records, sex offender registry) - 3,500 Package 'B' Background Checks (national criminal records and sex offender registry) - 100 Credit Reports - 100 Professional Reference Checks - 100 Social Media Checks - 100 International Background Checks - $10,000 annual set-aside for authorized third-party fees - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Procurement is exclusively set aside for NYS-certified SDVOBs - Strict compliance with New York State Procurement Lobbying Act and MWBE/SDVOB participation goals - Prior similar contracts awarded to TRUVIEW BSI LLC (for reference) - No specific OEMs or technology vendors are named, as this is a services contract - Contract Details: - Three-year term - Estimated contract value between $150,000 and $1,500,000
Description
The City University of New York (CUNY) Office of Human Resources Management is seeking a qualified contractor to provide pre-employment background investigation services. The selected contractor will conduct and furnish background investigation reports for prospective employees across various position types and employment levels throughout the University system. This opportunity is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) set-aside, limited to vendors certified by the NYS Office of General Services as SDVOBs. The contract term is three years, and the procurement falls under the category of consulting and other services related to administrative, legal, investigative, miscellaneous, and safety and security services.