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Sheriff’s Office and Probation Department (Probation) recommending the Board:
1) Make findings that it is appropriate to engage an independent contractor to provide as-needed pre-employment background investigation services, as Agreement 9841 is in the best interest of the public and is not sufficient to warrant addition of permanent staff in accordance with County ordinance code 3.13.030(C);
2) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign Amendment I to competitively procured Agreement 9841 with KP Research Services, Inc., increasing the amount of the Agreement by $75,000, for a total amount of $225,000, and adding Probation to the Agreement, with no change to the term; and
3) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute further amendments relating to Agreement 9841, contingent upon approval by County Counsel and Risk Management, which do not increase the maximum dollar amount or term of the Agreement.
FUNDING: General Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
The Sheriff's Office formally submitted a request in March 2025, to the Procurement and Contracts Division of the Chief Administrative Office to issue a competitive Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for background investigation services on an as-needed basis. On August 21, 2025, as a result of RFQ #2025-0118, KP Research Services, Inc was identified as a qualified firm. On September 30, 2025, with Legistar file 25-1591, the Board approved Agreement 9841 (Agreement) with KP Research Services, Inc. (KP), to provide background investigative services for hiring of law enforcement and civilian positions for the Sheriff’s Office (EDSO).
The hiring process for positions with the Probation Department (Probation) requires extensive background investigations to ensure that all candidates meet the high standards of integrity, reliability, and professionalism expected in public safety roles. These investigations are critical to maintaining community trust and organizational effectiveness.
In recent months, Probation has...
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