Background Investigation & Drug Testing

Agency:	City of Kalamazoo
State:	Michigan
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	561611 - Investigation Services
Posted Date:	Apr 10, 2024
Due Date:	May 8, 2024
Solicitation No:	Reference number: 95239-001.0
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Closing date May 08, 2024, 04:30 PM

Reference number 95239-001.0
Status Open
Summary The City of Kalamazoo conducts background investigations on non-Public Safety candidates for various positions which include verifications.

95239-001.0 Bid Document (PDF, 401KB)

SCOPE

The City of Kalamazoo conducts background investigations on non-Public Safety candidates for various positions which include verifications. The City would like to expand this function to include verifications of any or all of the following:

Education
Training, certifications, or license
Driving record
Military service
Employment history
Criminal History
Credit History
Sex offender

To provide assistance to the City and to expand the City’s current function in performing thorough, accurate, secure, efficient and timely pre-employment screenings – and ensure quality candidates are hired into public service – the City seeks a qualified Contractor currently providing background-verification and drug-testing services. By leveraging the services of a highly competent provider, the City can ensure consistency across its hiring practices and reduce the workload resulting from its existing labor-intensive procedures.

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Department of Management Services

Purchasing Division

241 West South Street

Kalamazoo, MI 49007-4796

Phone: 269.337.8020

Fax: 269.337.8500

www.kalamazoocity.org

REQUEST FOR QUOTE

THIS IS NOT AN ORDER

PROJECT: Background Investigation & Drug Testing Services

QUOTE REFERENCE NO: 95239-001.0

DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Shelly Dusek, Human Resources Director, at (269)337-8848, or

duseks@kalamazoocity.org

DEPT: Human Resources

ISSUE DATE: April 10, 2024

QUOTE RETURN DATE: May 8, 2024, by end of business day (4:30 p.m.)

SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS: Return on or before date above. Mark envelope – Quotation –

Background Investigation & Drug Testing Services and due date. This quote may also be faxed to (269)

337-8500 or emailed to cokpurchasing@kalamazoocity.org.

STATEMENT OF NO QUOTE

If you do not respond to this inquiry within the time set for the quote due date and time noted, it will be

assumed that you can no longer supply this commodity/service, and your name will be removed from

this bid list.

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Specifications are unclear (explain below).

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We are unable to meet specifications.

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Our schedule would not permit us to perform.

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We do not offer this product or service.

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Remove us from your bidders list for this commodity or service.

REMARKS: ___________________________________________________________________________

SIGNED: _________________________________ NAME: ___________________________________

(Type or Print)

TITLE: __________________________________ DATE: ___________________________________

FIRM NAME: _________________________________________________________________________

(If any)

ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________________________

(Street address)

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

PHONE: _________________________________ FAX: _____________________________________

EMAIL: ______________________________________________________________________________

CITY OF KALAMAZOO REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

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Bid Reference No: 95239-001.0

SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR QUOTES

1. EXAMINATION OF QUOTE DOCUMENT-Before submitting a quote, bidders shall carefully

examine the specifications and shall fully inform themselves as to all existing conditions and

limitations. The bidder shall indicate in the quote the sum to cover the cost of all items included on

the quote form.

2. PREPARATION OF QUOTE-The quote shall be legibly prepared in ink or typed. If a unit price or

extension already entered by the bidder on the Request for Quote form is to be altered, it shall be

crossed out and the new unit price or extension entered above or below and initialed by the bidder

with ink. The quote shall be legally signed, and the complete address of the bidder given thereon.

3. EXPLANATION TO BIDDERS-Any binding explanation desired by a bidder regarding the

meaning or interpretation of the Quote and attachments must be requested in writing, and with

sufficient time allowed for a reply to reach all prospective bidders before the submission of their

quote. Any information given to prospective bidders concerning the quote will be furnished to all

prospective bidders as an amendment or addendum. Receipt of amendments or addenda by a bidder

must be acknowledged in the quote by attachment, or by letter or fax received on or before the due

date.

4. CASH DISCOUNTS-Discount offered for payment of less than thirty (30) days will not be

considered in evaluating quotes for award. Offered discounts of less than thirty (30) days will be

taken if payment is made within the discount period, even though not considered in evaluation of the

quote.

5. WITHDRAWAL OF QUOTES-Quotes may be withdrawn by a bidder or authorized representative

by written request, but only if the withdrawal is made prior to the close of the business day set for

receipt of quotes. Quotes may not be withdrawn for at least ninety (90) days after due date.

6. UNIT PRICES-If there is a discrepancy between unit prices and their extension, unit prices shall

prevail.

7. INFORMAL COMPETITION-The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all quotes and

waive informalities and minor irregularities in the quotes received. The City will consider all quotes

and make the purchasing decision most advantageous to the City and its interests.

CITY OF KALAMAZOO REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

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Bid Reference No: 95239-001.0

QUOTE FORM

The undersigned having become familiar with and understanding the contract requirements incorporated

herein, agrees to provide landscaping supplies as specified herein meeting or exceeding the specifications and

requirements provided. This contract shall be in effect for a one (1) year period, commencing on or about

June 1, 2024, through May 31, 2025, as specified herein for the total fees as stipulated below:

ITEM

Employee Background Check

Employee Drug Testing

Cost Per Employee

If your quotation is not returned and completed on this form, it may be rejected.

Bidder shall provide all the information as requested herein with their quote. Failure to do so and/or failure

to provide post-bid requested information may be cause for rejecting the quote as non-responsive.

Bidder/Contractor has examined and carefully studied the bidding documents and attachments, and

acknowledges receipt of the following addenda:

Addendum No:

_________ __________ __________ __________ __________

Dated:

_________ __________ __________ __________ __________

This contract is governed by the laws of the State of Michigan.

By my signature below, I certify that the firm bidding on this contract, when making hiring decisions, does

not use a past criminal conviction as a bar to or preclude a person with a criminal conviction from being

considered for employment with the bidding firm unless otherwise precluded by federal or state law. I further

certify that I have read and agree to be bound by the provisions of the City’s Non-Discrimination Clause

found in Appendix A as updated by City Ordinance 1856.

Signed: ________________________________________ Name: _________________________________

Title:_______________________________________

CITY OF KALAMAZOO REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

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REFERENCE QUESTIONNAIRE

Please answer the following questions completely.

1. Firm name: ___________________________________________________________________

2. Established: Year ________ Number of Employees: _________

3. Type of organization:

a. Individual: __________

c. Corporation: __________

b. Partnership: __________

d. Other:

__________

4. Former firm name(s) if any, and year(s) in business:

_______________________________________________________________________________

5. Include at least 3 references of contracts for similar work performed over the last five (5) years.

Include: owner, contact person and phone number and description of work performed.

5.1 Company Name: ___________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________________

Phone: ___________________________________________________________________

Contact: __________________________________________________________________

Type of work or contract: ____________________________________________________

5.2 Company Name: ___________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________________

Phone: ___________________________________________________________________

Contact: __________________________________________________________________

Type of work or contract: ____________________________________________________

5.3 Company Name: ___________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________________

Phone: ___________________________________________________________________

Contact: __________________________________________________________________

Type of work or contract: ____________________________________________________

I hereby certify that all of the information provided is true and answered to the best of my ability.

Signed: ___________________________________ Name: _______________________________

(Type or print)

Title: _____________________________________ Date: ______________________________

CITY OF KALAMAZOO REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

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CITY OF KALAMAZOO

LOCAL PREFERENCE POLICY AND CERTIFICATION

The lowest responsive Kalamazoo County bidder whose bid is not low but falls within 2% of the lowest responsive bid is

afforded the opportunity to become the successful bidder if it agrees to reduce its bid to match the lowest responsive bid.

The City of Kalamazoo is the sole determiner whether a bidder is responsible, qualifies as a Kalamazoo County bidder,

and if its bid is responsive to the City’s specifications, terms and conditions.

If the lowest Kalamazoo County bidder chooses not to match the lowest bid, the next lowest responsive Kalamazoo

County bidder whose bid falls within 2% of the lowest bid, is given the opportunity to match the lowest responsive bid.

To qualify as a Kalamazoo County bidder, the bidder must meet both the following criteria:

1. Have a physical presence in Kalamazoo County by maintaining a permanent office, factory, or other facility in

Kalamazoo County with employees working in Kalamazoo County.

2. Have paid real or personal property taxes related to said business to the City of Kalamazoo, County of Kalamazoo,

or other municipal corporation within Kalamazoo County in the previous tax year, except that a non-profit entity

need not meet this requirement.

This local preference policy applies only to purchases for materials, supplies, capital outlay, and services for maintenance,

repair or operation of City facilities that are over $25,000. If more than 50% of the contract is sub-contracted to firms

located outside of Kalamazoo County that bid does not qualify for the local preference policy outlined above. The local

preference policy will not apply if prohibited by law. The Purchasing Director has the authority to finally determine if the

bidder qualifies as a Kalamazoo County bidder as set forth herein. The Purchasing Director may take into account the

permanency of the business in Kalamazoo, and whether the business appears to be claiming to be a Kalamazoo County

business solely or primarily to qualify as a Kalamazoo County business under this Resolution, and any other material

factors.

CERTIFICATION

If you qualify as a Kalamazoo County bidder and wish to be considered for the local preference provisions as provided

above, please certify that fact by providing the information requested below and attesting to its accuracy.

Firm Name:

Street Address of Business:

City, State, and Zip Code:

Number of employees working in Kalamazoo County:

Name the city or township to which business real and/or personal property taxes are paid or provide non-profit status:

The above information is accurate:

Signature: ________________________________________ Date: ____________________________

Title: ____________________________________________

Revised April 2008

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