Title
Resolution to Approve a Contract with Fifer Investigations, LLC for Background Investigations (Not to Exceed $120,000.00)
Memorandum
The attached resolution seeks approval of a contract with Fifer Investigations, LLC who responded to Request for Proposal 839 and participated in a competitive bid process. They were awarded the contract based on their professional qualification, work plan, and fee proposal.
In-depth pre-employment investigations are routine in the employment process of any organization. They are of particular significance for those candidates being considered for employment in positions in police and fire departments. Due to the time involved in background investigations that include in-person reference checks and interviews of candidate references coupled with internal changes of staffing assignments in the police department over the past decade it is necessary to contract for this professional service.
Fifer investigations, LLC is a small, local business that employs active or retired law enforcement officers and human resource professionals to provide background investigation services. Their investigators undergo training in current methodology, laws, and practices for pre-employment screening investigations. Fifer Investigations, LLC administers detailed questionnaires to prospective candidates for any level background investigation and uses structured questions for employer interviews and personal/family and/or neighbor interviews. Fifer Investigations, LLC offers to conduct in-person interviews for the background investigation process. The other respondent to RFP 839 did not offer this service. This service is absolutely necessary for evaluating candidates for public safety employment.
Staff
Prepared by: Laura Ouellette, Administrative Sergeant, Police Services Unit and Greg Bazick, Deputy Chief, Police Services Unit
Reviewed by: John Seto, Chief of Police and Safety Service Area Administrator
Approved by: Steven...
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