Investigative Services

The vendor is required to provide investigative services related to personnel matters.
•    Meet with city staff to develop the scope of investigation
•    Assist in identifying factual issues relevant to a particular investigation
•    Obtain complaints, written statements or reports from complainant(s)
•    Obtain all relevant documents including:
o    Written statements of witnesses
o    Reports written by complainants, supervisors, managers, and other persons
•    obtain copies of all applicable city, policies, departmental policies, and other written policies and manuals
•    interview witnesses and the subject(s) of the investigation in a manner consistent with labor laws, city personnel rules, and other legal requirements. investigators may be asked to conduct investigations involving members of the departments. 
•    Knowledge and familiarity with the public safety officers procedural bill of rights act and the firefighters procedural bill of rights act are required. 
•    Draft subject and witness notices as requested.
•    Obtain other items of evidence
•    Assess the credibility of the witnesses and subject(s)
•    Digitally record all interviews, if possible, and transcribe recording.
•    Regularly communicate with a designated city contact person with updates and progress and other important issues
•    Prepare a comprehensive written report for each investigative matter.
•    The report shall provide the following: (1) an executive summary of the allegations and the findings, (2) the methodology used, (3) a discussion of the evidence obtained, (4) an explanation of how credibility issues were resolved, and (5) a detailed list of findings from the investigation. 
•    The comprehensive written report shall not reach any legal conclusions, analysis of any claim or defense, or make recommendations for discipline. 
•    The city is solely responsible for providing the legal analysis and advice necessary to respond to the investigative report.
•    Provide finalized report and supporting documentation through a secured file sharing service with security features (ex: login credentials).
•    Testify in court and administrative proceedings in a manner that effectively and concisely presents the relevant information consistent with the evidentiary rules of that forum.

- Contract Period/Term: 5 years
- Questions/Inquires Deadline: September 15, 2025