The Gumshoe Group
PRIVATE INVESTIGATIONS
Specializing in Pre-Employment Backgrounds
CA BSIS License # 188721
1 The Gumshoe Group
PRIVATE INVESTIGATIONS
Voice / Fax
(800) 669-7336
333 Sunset Ave., Ste 130
Suisun City, CA 94585
www.TheGumshoeGroup.com
September 13, 2023
City of Richmond Fire Department
Attn: Sharrone Taylor
Re: Pre-Employment Background Investigations
Greetings,
The Gumshoe Group is pleased to offer a proposal to conduct services relating to the Pre-Employment Background screening of your future employees. The Gumshoe Group is a full-service investigations agency licensed (#188721), bonded, and insured in the State of California. All our investigations are conducted with utmost confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism.
The Gumshoe Group is a team of experienced, professional, and resourceful investigators with all the latest tools to get the job done in an effective and timely manner. All our Investigators are comprised of active and retired public safety professionals with exceptional records and extensive investigative experience. All our investigations are conducted by industry professionals with the client’s specific needs in mind, paying close attention to detail and ensuring accuracy and reliability.
The Gumshoe Group is committed to assisting the City of Richmond to identify and hire the most qualified personnel for your organization by conducting timely, in-depth, and complete background investigations. Our experience allows us to recognize desirable characteristics that are sought after in a public sector employee.
Not all Private Investigation Agencies are equal, here is how The Gumshoe Group stands out:
Experience – We have an extensive investigative team, all experienced in conducting investigations. Expanded Services – We can perform these services at no extra charge if the agency requires:
Conduct LiveScan Run DMV Driving Records
Notarize Documents Run EDD Work History Report
Run Credit Reports Digital / Passport Style Photo
Pre-Employment Background Summary:
All background investigations performed by The Gumshoe Group meet and/or exceed the standards as outlined by California P.O.S.T. All our background investigations comply with Peace Officer Background (Regulation 1953) or Public Safety Dispatcher / Non-Sworn (Regulation 1959). We investigate your applicant’s past behavior and the extent to which that behavior demonstrates positive traits that support their candidacy for Public Safety work.
The Gumshoe Group
PRIVATE INVESTIGATIONS
Specializing in Pre-Employment Backgrounds
CA BSIS License # 188721
2 Highly qualified candidates frequently take the first job offer they receive. Our team can help your agency be the first to make that offer with our timely background process. The average file is completed within 30 days from the background interview which is normally scheduled within 10 days depending on candidates’ availability and submission of the initial documents.
Scope of Service(s):
Peace Officer Background Investigation following CA POST Regulations (11 CCR § 1953) Non-Peace Officer Background Investigations following CA POST Regulations (11 CCR § 1959) CVSA (Computer Voice Stress Analysis) if required/requested is conducted by NITV Certified Examiners. Background Services include (if required); LiveScan, Initial Waivers, Notary Public, Digital Photo, DMV Driving Records, Credit Report, and EDD Employment records.
Deliverables:
Upon completion of the investigation, the agency will be provided with a detailed written investigation report referred to as the Executive Summary that reviews the candidate’s qualifications and attributes relative to POST background guidelines and dimensions. The investigative file will include a complete file to include an investigative report with all supporting documents following the guidelines as outlined in POST Regulations.
The Gumshoe Group
PRIVATE INVESTIGATIONS
Specializing in Pre-Employment Backgrounds
CA BSIS License # 188721
3 Background investigations are conducted using the minimum selection standards outlined by POST regulations.
Agencies can establish more rigorous selection criteria. Our services can be customized to your agency’s needs or include any modified standards.
Individual Services
Cost Service
$2000 / EA Pre-Employment Background Investigation (Fireman/Paramedic) $95 / Hour Any additional background related services requested not already identified $400 / EA CVSA – Computer Voice Stress Analysis
Included with
Background
If required, or not
provided by the
agency:
Completion of all Waivers (Cost of Notary Included)
Passport quality digital photo
DMV Driving Record
Employment Credit Report (TransUnion, Experian, or Equifax) EDD Employment Records
LiveScan (Includes Rolling Fee) DOJ/FBI Fee paid by the agency. +25% of BG Expedited Service
At times, background investigations may require travel out of the service area to conduct reference checks, neighborhood checks, employment checks, or another associated investigation. When this occurs, the contracting agency will be contacted for travel approval or alternative methods to accomplish the investigation.
Out of Area Travel Service Rates*
Cost Service (Out of Area Service Fees)
$0.585/Mile Mileage Reimbursement Rate
$95 / Hour Hourly Background Investigator Rate
Cost x1.1 Air Travel, Car Rental, Hotel, etc.
Cost x1.1 Daily Per Diem as outline by GSA
https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-book/per-diem-rates
*Locations beyond 75 miles of the contracting agency will be charged mileage, hourly, and other travel expenses. All travel requires pre-approval from the contracting agency.
Billing and Payment Terms: Payments for services shall be billed upon completion of the assignment. The client shall pay all undisputed amounts within thirty (30) days of the date of the invoice for Services. We will endeavor to limit the number of billings each month based on the volume of assignments.
Prorated terms: Services partially completed shall be prorated. A background service shall be considered completed once 50% or more of the work is complete, the background interview has occurred, or we have been actively working on the file for 15 days. Prorated files will be billed at an hourly rate for actual hours incurred, at no time will the hourly prorated amount exceed the flat-rate pricing.
450 CA Labor Code: If any expense occurs by services provided relating to 450 of the labor code, said expense shall be billable and reimbursed by the agency.
Rate Increases: The pricing for services is subject to increase at any time. Should the price of some or all our services change, the vendor shall provide you with at least thirty (30) days advance written notice specifying the amount of the price increase.
The Gumshoe Group
PRIVATE INVESTIGATIONS
Specializing in Pre-Employment Backgrounds
CA BSIS License # 188721
4 Summary:
The Gumshoe Group is committed to assisting the City of Richmond to identify and hire the most qualified personnel for your organization by conducting timely, in-depth, and complete background investigations. Our experience allows us to recognize desirable characteristics that are sought after in a public sector employee.
We appreciate being considered for your background investigations team, and we look forward to working with you.
Sincerely,
Ken Kramer
Ken Kramer, QM/Private Investigator
The Gumshoe Group