Workplace Investigations and Labor Negotiations Services

The Orange County Transportation Authority in Anaheim, California requires professional workplace investigations and labor negotiations services to address sensitive personnel matters. The agency is seeking to solve complex internal challenges related to employee misconduct, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, policy violations, Equal Employment Opportunity complaints, whistleblower complaints, and workplace violence. This initiative aims to mitigate significant legal and operational risks through impartial, legally defensible fact-finding. The scope of work covers conducting independent workplace investigations, reviewing relevant documents and evidence, and interviewing witnesses. Selected consultants must prepare comprehensive written investigative reports containing factual findings, policy analysis, and credibility assessments. Additionally, the agency requires investigators who can provide expert witness testimony in administrative, arbitration, civil, or other legal proceedings when necessary. Eligible bidders must be onshore organizations based entirely in the United States. The agency highly desires consultants who utilize licensed attorneys to conduct these investigations, particularly for matters involving public safety personnel or potential litigation exposure. Bidders must possess demonstrated experience in conducting investigations that comply with California public sector employment laws. The performance of all contracted work will take place offsite at the selected vendor's own office location. The agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is currently looking for proposals to determine pricing. All clarifying questions regarding this procurement must be submitted to the agency no later than June 16, 2026.