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Matter 25-1312

Report on the Request for Proposal for the Fire Department’s Background Investigations Consultant Services.

Public Safety City Council Agenda Ready Introduced 02 Dec 2025
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File
25-1312
Type
Consent Agenda
Status
Agenda Ready
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Unknown
Introduced
02 Dec 2025
Last synced
19 May 2026 · 04:03

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Memorandum

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This memorandum discusses the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Fire Department’s Background Investigations Consultant Services. It recommends accepting the report and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with DR Associates International for a five-year term starting February 10, 2026, with a maximum compensation of $630,000. The background investigations are essential for ensuring candidates for public safety roles are trustworthy and qualified. The RFP process was conducted in October 2025, resulting in seven proposals, with DR Associates International recommended for the award. The memorandum also includes budget implications and coordination details.

Key points
  • The memorandum is addressed to the Mayor and City Council regarding the Fire Department’s Background Investigations Consultant Services.
  • It recommends accepting the report and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate an agreement with DR Associates International.
  • The agreement is for an initial five-year term from February 10, 2026, to February 9, 2031, with a maximum compensation of $630,000.
  • The background investigations are part of the hiring process for public safety roles.
  • The RFP was released on October 2, 2025, and closed on October 24, 2025, receiving seven proposals.
  • DR Associates International was recommended for the award after evaluation.
  • The funding for the consultant services is included in the Department’s 2025-2026 Adopted Operating Budget.

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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: v TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: See Below Approved 12/16/25 25-1312 2.14 FROM: Robert Sapien, Jr. DATE: November 24, 2025 Date: 12/3/25 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Citywide SUBJECT: Report on the Request for Proposal for the Fire Department’s Background Investigations Consultant Services RECOMMENDATION (a) Accept the report on the Request for Proposal for the Fire Department’s Background Investigations Consultant Services. (b) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to: (1) Negotiate and execute an agreement with DR Associates International to provide background investigations for an initial five-year term beginning February 10, 2026, through February 9, 2031, for a maximum compensation not-to-exceed $630,000 for the initial term, subject to the appropriation of funds; (2) Negotiate and execute amendments as required to add, delete, or modify services to address seasonal variations, budgetary constraints, or unanticipated changes in demand, subject to the appropriation of funds; and (3) Exercise up to five one-year options to extend the term of the agreement through January 1, 2036, subject to the appropriation of...