What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe buyer seeks a qualified vendor to provide as-needed workplace investigation services. The selected contractor must investigate workplace misconduct involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, abusive conduct, neglect of duty, dishonesty or theft, conflicts of interest, and other infractions. Responsibilities include preparing detailed investigation plans, determining investigative methods, coordinating interviews, collecting evidence and affidavits, evaluating findings to form defensible conclusions, and delivering progress updates on timelines and costs. Eligibility is restricted to onshore United States organizations, and the work must be performed onsite. Vendors must complete and sign the required response forms and submit any questions by November 17, 2026. The resulting contract will carry a term of three years.
Scope of work
- Conduct workplace misconduct investigations involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, abusive conduct, neglect of duty, dishonesty, theft, and conflict of interest
- Provide an investigation plan detailing issues to be investigated, witnesses to be interviewed, evidence to be reviewed, and estimated costs and timeline
- Coordinate interviews and gather documents, witness affidavits, supporting documentation, and other evidence necessary to complete investigations
- Determine the most appropriate investigative methods and support requirements for each investigation
- Evaluate all evidence gathered to formulate defensible investigative conclusions regarding alleged violations
- Provide progress updates, including anticipated changes to investigation costs and timelines
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Staff and Team Qualifications and Experience | Not specified |
| Experience of the Firm (Section 3.3) | 20 |
Minimum qualifications
- Possess all permits, licenses, and professional credentials necessary to perform workplace investigation services and supply fair, legally defensible quality deliverables
- Experience with public or government projects of similar type and size
- Documented, successful, and relevant expertise and skills
Documents to include with your response
- Attachment B – RFQ Response Information and Certification
- Attachment C – Staff and Team Qualifications and Experience (including team member resumés)
- Attachment D – Experience of Firm
- Attachment E – Proposed Work Plan and Workload
- Attachment F – References
- List of proprietary or confidential portions and reasons under California Public Records Act (if applicable)
- Exceptions to Debarment and Suspension Certification (if applicable)
- Power-Of-Attorney (if partnership submittal is signed by Attorney-In-Fact)
How to submit
- Method
- Online via PlanetBids or sealed hard copy
- Instructions
- Online submission via PlanetBids strongly encouraged. Hard-copy responses submitted to Procurement & Contracts Division, 330 Fair Lane, in a sealed envelope marked with RFQ number, title, and closing date and time; must include one original copy and one electronic PDF copy on a flash/USB drive. Size 8-1/2 inches by 11 inches. Faxed or emailed submittals will not be accepted.