Background Investigation Services

The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System is seeking a contractor to provide background investigation services, including criminal, employment, education, credential, reference, credit, and civil records checks, for up to five base years and five option years.

San Diego Metropolitan Transit System


General
Open
G3200.0-26
Nov 13, 2026 12:00 AM
Sep 15, 2026 10:29 PM
5 years base + 5 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
robert.hooks@sdmts.com
+16197445953
1255 Imperial Avenue, San Diego, CA, USA
Submission Instructions
Online
Upload the technical proposal as a PDF file., Upload the separate Cost Pricing Form as an Excel file., Submit all completed and signed forms referenced in the solicitation., Submit proof or a statement of ability to meet the insurance requirements.
Description

The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) is seeking offers for background investigation services under a contract with five base years and five option years, exercisable at MTS's sole discretion. The updated cost form requires bundled services to be priced as an all-inclusive flat rate and as-needed services on a fixed price-per-applicant basis. Education verification and credential/professional license verification are separate services and must be priced separately. Pricing is fixed for the project, and estimated quantities are for bidding purposes only; MTS does not guarantee those quantities. Addendum 1 revises identity, name, and criminal-history search requirements. Searches must account for former, maiden, alias, and other names identified through disclosures and other identifying information; additional name searches are included in the bundled service fee. County criminal-history searches cover relevant jurisdictions identified through the applicant's information, and criminal-history searches must be conducted only after a conditional offer where required by applicable law. The revised Cost Pricing Form must be used, and Addendum 2 must be acknowledged on the PlanetBids Addenda tab for the submission to be responsive.

Classification Codes
NAICS561611Investigation and Personal Background Check Services
PSCR615SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
Smart Codes
background screening servicesemployment verification servicescriminal records searches
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Sep 15, 2026 09:29 PM-Bid Posted Date
Sep 29, 2026 05:00 PM-Pre-Proposal Meeting (optional)
Registration is required for attendance.
Oct 23, 2026 12:00 AM-Questions and Clarifications Deadline
Nov 13, 2026 12:00 AM-Proposal Due Date
Jan 4, 2027-Proposal Presentations, Demonstrations, and Interviews
Mar 19, 2027-Anticipated Contract Award
Apr 1, 2027-Contract Effective Date
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation/Employer's Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability — $3,000,000.00
  • Cyber Security Liability — $5,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 5 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Documents
TitleDate Posted
Background Investigation Services RFPSep 15, 2026 02:29 PM
Cost Pricing FormSep 15, 2026 02:29 PM
Required FormsSep 15, 2026 02:29 PM
Cost Pricing FormSep 25, 2026 02:48 PM
Current RatesSep 25, 2026 10:04 AM
Pre-Proposal MeetingSep 29, 2026 12:18 PM
Addendum 2Oct 15, 2026 03:20 PM
Addendum 1Oct 15, 2026 03:20 PM
Cost Pricing Form REV 10.15.2026Oct 15, 2026 03:20 PM
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