Background Check Services

The University of Oklahoma seeks a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive background‑check services for pre‑employment and post‑offer screening across its three campuses (Norman, Health Sciences Center, and Tulsa). The contract requires a secure, web‑based portal with integration capability to the university’s HR systems (PageUp, Interfolio, PeopleSoft HCM), rapid turnaround (target 72 hours), and full compliance with FCRA, EEOC, and state regulations (including OSBI searches). The scope includes criminal, credit, OIG exclusion, sex‑offender, SSN trace/validation, employment/education verification, professional references, motor‑vehicle reports, and optional international or continuous‑monitoring checks. Vendors must also provide training, documentation, ongoing support, and must meet the University’s insurance and data‑security standards. • Approx. 6,500 background‑screening requests per year (informational estimate). • Mandatory web portal with candidate‑facing and admin interfaces, plus API integrations to existing HR platforms. • Required turnaround of 72 hours for each check, with detailed reporting and adjudication services. • Contract term runs from award date to June 30 of the following year, with up to four one‑year renewal options. • All work must comply with FCRA, EEOC, ADA, WCAG 2.1 AA, and Oklahoma state‑specific regulations.