Employment and Income Verification & Public Records Search Services
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00220
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Additional Details
The State of Washington, through its Department of Enterprise Services (DES), has established a statewide contract (Procurement Identifier: 00220) for Employment and Income Verification & Public Records Search Services (EIV & PRS Services). This contract is designed to provide eligible state purchasers with reliable tools to verify individuals’ employment, income, and public records information, supporting a range of critical state functions such as determining eligibility for public benefits, conducting post-eligibility income assessments, and performing employment background checks.
The scope of this procurement encompasses three distinct service categories:
1. **Category 1: Employment and Income Verification (EIV) – Nationwide**
Contractors in this category are required to operate and maintain a comprehensive income and employment verification database. This database must aggregate information from employer contributors who operate on a national scale and/or employ more than 500 individuals. The primary use cases include verifying employment and income for applicants and recipients of state benefits, as well as for job applicant background checks.
2. **Category 2: Employment and Income Verification (EIV) – Regional Employers**
This category focuses on databases containing employment and income data from regional employers—specifically those operating within Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, and employing 500 or fewer individuals. The intent is to capture data from franchises and regional businesses, thereby broadening the coverage for state agencies that need to verify employment and income for individuals associated with smaller or regionally-focused employers.
3. **Category 3: Nationwide Public Records Search (PRS) Services**
Contractors in this category must provide access to a nationwide public records database, which houses records of conduct for individuals, government entities, and businesses. This service supports the verification of an individual’s physical location and other public record needs.
The contract is structured to streamline the procurement process for state agencies and other eligible purchasers. Agencies are instructed to review contractor offerings, consult directly with sales representatives, and reference State Contract No. 00220 when placing orders. Comprehensive FAQs and a designated Contract Administrator are available to assist with any questions or clarifications.
**Awarded Contractors and Contact Information:**
- **Softheon, Inc.** (Categories 1 & 2)
Contact: Rob Miller
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (631) 885-3939
- **Equifax Workforce Solutions LLC.** (Categories 1 & 2)
Contact: Ericka Rupp
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (208) 413-2200
- **LexisNexis Risk Solutions FL, Inc.** (Category 3)
Contact: Sarah Farrell
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (202) 302-8617 (mobile)
The contract is governed by RCW 39.26 and adheres to the State of Washington’s current procurement policies and DES procurement processes. The DES has determined that this contract serves the best interests of the state, ensuring compliance and value for participating agencies.
**Place of Performance:** State of Washington (WA)
**Notice Source:** BIDMATCH_SLED
**Notice URL:** [DES Contract Summary 00220](https://apps.des.wa.gov/DESContracts/Home/ContractSummary/00220)
**Post Date:** January 7, 2022
**Response Date:** July 31, 2026
This contract offers a stable, long-term solution for agencies seeking robust, compliant, and efficient employment, income, and public records verification services. Contractors considering participation or partnership under this contract should have the capacity to maintain secure, comprehensive databases and provide responsive customer support to meet the ongoing needs of Washington state agencies.
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