The Municipality of Anchorage is seeking proposals for pre-employment background checking services. Proposals can be submitted electronically through BidExpress or via sealed envelope. The deadline for proposal submission is May 28, 2026, at 12 PM local time. Questions regarding the RFP are due by May 14, 2026, at 12 PM local time and should be submitted in writing to ***@***. *. * contract is anticipated to be awarded to a single vendor for a one-year base period with options for three additional one-year extensions. The estimated contract value will not exceed $40,000 per year. Proposals should not exceed eight pages, excluding certain attachments. Evaluation criteria include firm qualifications and experience, references, online platform, and cost, with cost being weighted at 40 points. The municipality reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.
The proposals are due by 12 PM local time on May 28, 2026.
The award will be based on a combination of written proposals and potential interviews, with the highest total evaluation points determining the selection. The evaluation criteria include firm experience (20 points), references (20 points), online platform (20 points), and cost (40 points).
Proposals are solicited from qualified vendors who are interested in providing timely and accurate background checks. The evaluation criteria include firm qualifications and experience, references, and the online platform used to provide services.
The RFP states Site visit: na, indicating that a site visit is not applicable.
The municipality will not be responsible for costs associated with any administrative, judicial, or otherwise challenge to the determination of the highest ranked proposer and/or award of contract and/or rejection of proposal.
It is anticipated that the contract value will not exceed $40,000 per year.