Pre-Employment and Background Check Services

The City of Charleston is seeking a single vendor to provide pre-employment background investigations, DOT and non-DOT drug testing, physical examinations, tuberculosis testing, and related screening technology and support.

City of Charleston > Procurement Division


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26-P022R
Oct 15, 2026 04:30 PM
Sep 18, 2026 02:20 PM
1 year base + 4 × 1 year options
Small Business
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Contact
robinsonr@charleston-sc.gov
+18437247314
2 George Street, Charleston, SC, USA
Submission Instructions
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City of Charleston Procurement Division, 2 George Street, Suite 3600, Charleston, SC 29401, ATTN: #26-P022R
Description

The City of Charleston seeks a single qualified vendor for comprehensive pre-employment screening services for DOT and non-DOT positions. The scope includes background investigations such as criminal, civil, sex-offender, motor-vehicle, sanctions, education, employment, license, credit, Social Security number, and DOT-related checks; drug testing with split specimens and Medical Review Officer review; general and CDL physical examinations; vision screening; and Mantoux tuberculosis testing. The vendor must provide secure web-based access, Workday HRIS integration, electronic records, reporting and analytics, customer support, and defined turnaround standards. Proposals must address implementation, technology and security, compliance with applicable laws and standards, staffing and credentials, facilities and hours, pricing, references, and required forms and attachments. The initial agreement term is one year, with up to four additional one-year extensions.

Classification Codes
NAICS561611Investigation and Personal Background Check Services
PSCR615SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
Smart Codes
background screening servicesdrug testing servicesoccupational health examinations
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Sep 18, 2026-Publication Date
Oct 02, 2026 06:00 PM-Questions Due
Oct 15, 2026 04:30 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Requirements
Required
  • General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employers' Liability — $100,000.00
  • Professional Liability — $1,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 4 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
No
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