Investigative Services

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Modesto, County of Stanislaus, State of California (“City”), will receive proposals (each, a "Proposal") electronically through its OpenGov Procurement portal from qualified Proposers (each, a “Proposer”) for the furnishing of Investigative Services services (the “Services”) for the City of Modesto, Human Resources Department, Human Resources Division. Proposals are due before 11:00 am on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 . Proposals received in any other format will not be accepted.

The City of Modesto is responsible for upholding the integrity, accountability, and ethical standards of public service. As part of this mandate, the organization periodically conducts or oversees investigations involving alleged misconduct, breaches of policy, violations of law, or other matters that may affect public trust, operational effectiveness, or compliance with applicable regulations.

The nature of these matters requires investigations that are impartial, thorough, and conducted in accordance with relevant legal, regulatory, and procedural frameworks. In certain circumstances, the organization may require the services of an independent, qualified investigative firm to ensure objectivity, manage complex or sensitive cases, and provide specialized expertise.

Accordingly, the City of Modesto is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit qualified firms or individuals with demonstrated experience in conducting public service or administrative investigations. The selected provider(s) will support investigations that may involve employees, officials, contractors, or other stakeholders and may include allegations related to misconduct, ethics violations, harassment, fraud, conflicts of interest, or other matters of concern within the public service context.

Investigations may vary in scope, complexity, and duration, and may require activities such as evidence collection and analysis, witness interviews, document review, fact-finding, and the preparation of clear, defensible investigative reports. All investigative work must be conducted with strict attention to confidentiality, procedural fairness, and applicable laws and policies.