HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 17 - Background ScreeningsMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: MARCH 17, 2026
SUBJECT: ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR PRE-EMPLOYEMENT BACKGROUND
SCREENINGS
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval of an annual contract for pre-
employment background screenings with Atlantic Employee Screening for
the Human Resources Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund (Human Resources Department)
for annual estimated amount of $25,000.
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this contract is to establish fixed annual pricing for pre-
employment background screenings.
The City has been notified that our current background screening
provider, First Check Applicant Screening, will be retiring from business
operations.
Prior to their closure, First Check conducted a review of other background
screening providers and selected Atlantic Employee Screening as the
recommended replacement for their existing clients. Atlantic Employee
Screening has experience providing pre -employment background
screening services for public sector employers and will offer comparable
services to those currently utilized by the City. The company uses the
same technology platform and is offering the same package pricing for
background screenings. Atlantic Employee Screening has been in
business since 1997 and currently serves more than 2,500 organizations.
This procurement will be made in accordance with Local Government
Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B, § 252.022. General Exemptions (a) (4),
personal, professional or planning services.
Staff recommends approval.