Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Carlos G. Bolanos, Sheriff
Subject: Agreement with KL Private Investigations
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a resolution authorizing an agreement with KL Private Investigations for background investigation services for the term of October 1, 2019 through June 30, 2022, in an amount not to exceed $120,000.
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BACKGROUND:
The Sheriff's Office conducts over 300 background investigations per year and contracts with seven or eight companies to provide background services. These backgrounds are conducted on all sworn and professional Sheriff's Office employees prior to being hired, as well as contractors, other County employees, and vendors who wish to gain access to secure Sheriff's Office facilities or technology systems.
DISCUSSION:
Background Investigations are regulated by local, state, and federal laws, as well as POST regulations. Investigations take 10 to 50 hours, depending on several factors. The Sheriff's Office has found it to be both cost and time effective to use contractors for background investigations.
The Sheriff's Office has contracted with KL for background investigation services since 2017. During this time, KL has provided superior background investigation services for the Sheriff's Office. In addition, the Contractor's extensive law enforcement experience in San Mateo County has provided invaluable input in the selection of Sheriff's Office employees. KL Private Investigations meets all local, state, federal, and POST requirements for conducting background investigations. Therefore, it is in the best interest of the County to waive the Request for Proposals process and continue to contract with KL Private Investigations. KL has unique and specialized knowledge of the Sheriff's Office's hiring needs and providing a cost-effective alternative to providing the services internally.
The resolution and agreement have been rev...
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