This contract calls for a disinterested third‑party to conduct Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) investigations for Covered California across the state. The work is performed under a fixed‑price, three‑year agreement (with the possibility of two one‑year extensions) and is limited to a total ceiling of $450,000, roughly $150,000 per year. The vendor must provide licensed attorneys or private investigators capable of statewide travel, deliver unbiased investigative reports, and comply with strict confidentiality, insurance, and good‑standing requirements. The procurement was open competition, evaluated on technical merit (70 %) and price (30 %), with preferences for small‑business and DVBE participants. Shaw Law Group PC was selected as the awardee.
• Scope: Independent investigations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and accommodation denial claims.
• Contract type: Fixed‑price, three‑year base term (possible two‑year extension).
• Budget ceiling: $450,000 total; anticipated ~$150,000 annually.
• Awardee: Shaw Law Group PC, Sacramento, CA.