To: Board of Directors
From: Lewis Broschard, Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Report Title: The Investigative Group - Internal Administrative Investigations
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to execute a contract with The Investigative Group in an amount not to exceed $300,000 for internal administrative investigations for the period May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2029.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Budgeted. 100% CCCFPD General Operating Fund.
BACKGROUND:
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District typically conducts internal administrative investigations. However, in certain circumstances, it is appropriate to engage an independent third party to ensure objectivity and impartiality. Accordingly, after a competitive solicitation process, the District has sought to establish a contract with The Investigative Group to provide independent workplace and administrative investigation services related to allegations of employee misconduct.
These services will be conducted in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, relevant collective bargaining agreements, the Firefighters Procedural Bill of Rights, civil service rules, and all other governing legal standards and authorities.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If this contract is not approved, the District may forgo access to qualified independent investigative services, potentially increasing exposure to legal, operational, and reputational risks.