CONTRACT 6772 Professional Services AgreementAgreement No. 6772
Agreement No.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO AND
GALLATIN INVESTIGATIONS LLC
This AGREEMENT is entered into this 4th day of October, 2023, by and between
the CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, a municipal corporation and general law city ("CITY") and
GALLATIN INVESTIGATIONS, a CALIFORNIA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
("CONSULTANT").
1. CONSIDERATION.
A. As partial consideration, CONSULTANT agrees to perform the work listed
in the SCOPE OF SERVICES, below;
B. As additional consideration, CONSULTANT and CITY agree to abide by
the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement;
C. As additional consideration, CITY agrees to pay CONSULTANT a sum not
to exceed $50,000.00 for CONSULTANT's services per fiscal year. CITY
may modify this amount as set forth below. Unless otherwise specified by
written amendment to this Agreement, CITY will pay this sum as specified
in the attached Exhibit 'A" which is incorporated by reference.
2. SCOPE OF SERVICES.
A. CONSULTANT will perform services listed in the attached Exhibit "A,"
which is incorporated by reference.
B. CONSULTANT will, in a professional manner, furnish all of the labor,
technical, administrative, professional and other personnel, all supplies
and materials, equipment, printing, vehicles, transportation, office space
and facilities, and all tests, testing and analyses, calculation, and all other
means whatsoever, except as herein otherwise expressly specified to be
furnished by CITY, necessary or proper to perform and complete the work
and provide the professional services required of CONSULTANT by this
Agreement.
3. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS. While performing this Agreement, CONSULTANT
will use the appropriate generally accepted professional standards of practice existing at
the time of performance utilized by persons engaged in providing similar services. CITY
will continuously monitor CONSULTANT's services. CITY will notify CONSULTANT of
any deficiencies and CONSULTANT will have fifteen (15) days after such notification to
cure any shortcomings to CITY's satisfaction. Costs associated with curing the
deficiencies will be borne by CONSULTANT.
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4. PAYMENTS. For CITY to pay CONSULTANT as specified by this Agreement,
CONSULTANT must submit a detailed invoice to CITY which lists the hours worked and
hourly rates for each personnel category and reimbursable costs (all as set forth in
Exhibit "A") the tasks performed, the percentage of the task completed during the billing
period, the cumulative percentage completed for each task, the total cost of that work
during the preceding billing month and a cumulative cash flow curve showing projected
and actual expenditures versus time to date.
5. NON -APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS. Payments due and payable to CONSULTANT
for current services are within the current budget and within an available, unexhausted
and unencumbered appropriation of the CITY. In the event the CITY has not
appropriated sufficient funds for payment of CONSULTANT services beyond the current
fiscal year, this Agreement will cover only those costs incurred up to the conclusion of
the current fiscal year.
6. FAMILIARITY WITH WORK.
A. By executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT agrees that it has:
Carefully investigated and considered the scope of services to be
performed;
Carefully considered how the services should be performed; and
iii. Understands the facilities, difficulties, and restrictions attending
performance of the services under this Agreement.
B. If services involve work upon any site, CONSULTANT agrees that
CONSULTANT has or will investigate the site and is or will be fully
acquainted with the conditions there existing, before commencing the
services hereunder. Should CONSULTANT discover any latent or
unknown conditions that may materially affect the performance of the
services, CONSULTANT will immediately inform CITY of such fact and will
not proceed except at CONSULTANT's own risk until written instructions
are received from CITY.
7. TERM. The term of this Agreement will be from October 23, 2023, to October 22,
2026. Unless otherwise determined by written amendment between the parties, this
Agreement will terminate in the following instances:
A. Completion of the work specified in Exhibit "A";
B. Termination as stated in Section 15.
8. TIME FOR PERFORMANCE.
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A. CONSULTANT will not perform any work under this Agreement until:
CONSULTANT furnishes proof of insurance as required under
Section 23 of this Agreement; and
CITY gives CONSULTANT a written notice to proceed.
B. Should CONSULTANT begin work
written authorization to proceed,
CONSULTANT's own risk.
on any phase in advance of receiving
any such professional services are at
9. TIME EXTENSIONS. Should CONSULTANT be delayed by causes beyond
CONSULTANT's control, CITY may grant a time extension for the completion of the
contracted services. If delay occurs, CONSULTANT must notify the Manager within
forty-eight hours (48 hours), in writing, of the cause and the extent of the delay and how
such delay interferes with the Agreement's schedule. The Manager will extend the
completion time, when appropriate, for the completion of the contracted services.
10. CONSISTENCY. In interpreting this Agreement and resolving any ambiguities, the
main body of this Agreement takes precedence over the attached Exhibits; this
Agreement supersedes any conflicting provisions. Any inconsistency between the
Exhibits will be resolved in the order in which the Exhibits appear below:
A. Exhibit A: Services Proposal
11. CHANGES. CITY may order changes in the services within the general scope of
this Agreement, consisting of additions, deletions, or other revisions, and the contract
sum and the contract time will be adjusted accordingly. All such changes must be
authorized in writing, executed by CONSULTANT and CITY. The cost or credit to CITY
resulting from changes in the services will be determined in accordance with written
agreement between the parties.
12.TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. CONSULTANT will provide CITY with a
Taxpayer Identification Number.
13. PERMITS AND LICENSES. CONSULTANT, at its sole expense, will obtain and
maintain during the term of this Agreement, all necessary permits, licenses, and
certificates that may be required in connection with the performance of services under
this Agreement.
14. WAIVER. CITY's review or acceptance of, or payment for, work product prepared
by CONSULTANT under this Agreement will not be construed to operate as a waiver of
any rights CITY may have under this Agreement or of any cause of action arising from
CONSULTANT's performance. A waiver by CITY of any breach of any term, covenant,
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or condition contained in this Agreement will not be deemed to be a waiver of any
subsequent breach of the same or any other term, covenant, or condition contained in
this Agreement, whether of the same or different character.
15. TERMINATION.
A. Except as otherwise provided, CITY may terminate this Agreement at any
time with or without cause.
B. CONSULTANT may terminate this Agreement at any time with CITY's
mutual consent. Notice will be in writing at least thirty (30) days before the
effective termination date.
C. Upon receiving a termination notice, CONSULTANT will immediately
cease performance under this Agreement unless otherwise provided in the
termination notice. Except as otherwise provided in the termination notice,
any additional work performed by CONSULTANT after receiving a
termination notice will be performed at CONSULTANT" own cost; CITY
will not be obligated to compensate CONSULTANT for such work.
D. Should termination occur, all finished or unfinished documents, data,
studies, surveys, drawings, maps, reports and other materials prepared by
CONSULTANT will, at CITY's option, become CITY's property, and
CONSULTANT will receive just and equitable compensation for any work
satisfactorily completed up to the effective date of notice of termination,
not to exceed the total costs under Section 1(C).
E, Should the Agreement be terminated pursuant to this Section, CITY may
procure on its own terms services similar to those terminated.
F, By executing this document, CONSULTANT waives any and all claims for
damages that might otherwise arise from CITY's termination under this
Section.
16.OWNERSHIP OF, DOCUMENTS. All documents, data, studies, drawings, maps,
models, photographs and reports prepared by CONSULTANT under this Agreement are
CITY's property. CONSULTANT may retain copies of said documents and materials as
desired, but will deliver all original materials to CITY upon CITY's written notice. CITY
agrees that use of CONSULTANT's completed work product, for purposes other than
identified in this Agreement, or use of incomplete work product, is at CITY's own risk.
17. PUBLICATION OF DOCUMENTS. Except as necessary for performance of service
under this Agreement, no copies, sketches, or graphs of materials, including graphic art
work, prepared pursuant to this Agreement, will be released by CONSULTANT to any
other person or public CITY without CITY's prior written approval. All press releases,
including graphic display information to be published in newspapers or magazines, will
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be approved and distributed solely by CITY, unless otherwise provided by written
agreement between the parties.
18.INDEMNIFICATION.
A. CONSULTANT agrees to the following:
L Indemnification for Professional Services. CONSULTANT will
save harmless and indemnify and at CITY's request reimburse
defense costs for CITY and all its officers, volunteers,
employees and representatives from and against any and all
suits, actions, or claims, of any character whatever, brought
for, or on account of, any injuries or damages sustained by
any person or property resulting or arising from any negligent
or wrongful act, error or omission by CONSULTANT or any of
CONSULTANT's officers, agents, employees, or
representatives, in the performance of this Agreement.
ii. Indemnification for other Damages. CONSULTANT indemnifies
and holds CITY harmless from and against any claim, action,
damages, costs (including, without limitation, attorney's fees),
injuries, or liability, arising out of this Agreement, or its
performance. Should CITY be named in any suit, or should
any claim be brought against it by suit or otherwise, whether
the same be groundless or not, arising out of this Agreement,
or its performance, CONSULTANT will defend CITY (at CITY's
request and with counsel satisfactory to CITY) and will
indemnify CITY for any judgment rendered against it or any
sums paid out in settlement or otherwise.
B, For purposes of this section "CITY" includes CITY's officers, officials,
employees, agents, representatives, and certified volunteers.
C. It is expressly understood and agreed that the foregoing provisions will
survive termination of this Agreement.
D. The requirements as to the types and limits of insurance coverage to be
maintained by CONSULTANT as required by Section 22, and any
approval of said insurance by CITY, are not intended to and will not in any
manner limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations otherwise assumed by
CONSULTANT pursuant to this Agreement, including, without limitation, to
the provisions concerning indemnification.
19.ASSIGNABILITY. This Agreement is for CONSULTANT's professional services.
CONSULTANT's attempts to assign the benefits or burdens of this Agreement without
CITY's written approval are prohibited and will be null and void.
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20.INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. CITY and CONSULTANT agree that
CONSULTANT will act as an independent contractor and will have control of all work
and the manner in which is it performed. CONSULTANT will be free to contract for
similar service to be performed for other employers while under contract with CITY.
CONSULTANT is not an agent or employee of CITY and is not entitled to participate in
any pension plan, insurance, bonus or similar benefits CITY provides for its employees.
Any provision in this Agreement that may appear to give CITY the right to direct
CONSULTANT as to the details of doing the work or to exercise a measure of control
over the work means that CONSULTANT will follow the direction of the CITY as to end
results of the work only.
21.AUDIT OF RECORDS. CONSULTANT will maintain full and accurate records with
respect to all services and matters covered under this Agreement. CITY will have free
access at all reasonable times to such records, and the right to examine and audit the
same and to make transcript therefrom, and to inspect all program data, documents,
proceedings and activities. CONSULTANT will retain such financial and program
service records for at least three (3) years after termination or final payment under this
Agreement.
22.INSURANCE.
A. Before commencing performance under this Agreement, and at all other
times this Agreement is effective, CONSULTANT will procure and
maintain the following types of insurance with coverage limits complying,
at a minimum, with the limits set forth below:
Tye of Insurance
Commercial general liability:
Professional Liability
Business automobile liability
Workers compensation
Limits
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
Statutory requirement
B. Commercial general liability insurance will meet or exceed the
requirements of ISO-CGL Form No. CG 00 01 11 85 or 88. The amount of
insurance set forth above will be a combined single limit per occurrence
for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage for the policy
coverage. Liability policies will be endorsed to name CITY, its officials,
and employees as "additional insureds" under said insurance coverage
and to state that such insurance will be deemed "primary" such that any
other insurance that may be carried by CITY will be excess thereto. Such
endorsement must be reflected on ISO Form No. CG 20 10 11 85 or 88, or
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equivalent. Such insurance will be on an "occurrence," not a "claims
made," basis and will not be cancelable or subject to reduction except
upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to CITY.
C. Professional liability coverage will be on an "occurrence basis" if such
coverage is available, or on a "claims made" basis if not available. When
coverage is provided on a "claims made basis," CONSULTANT will
continue to renew the insurance for a period of three (3) years after this
Agreement expires or is terminated. Such insurance will have the same
coverage and limits as the policy that was in effect during the term of this
Agreement, and will cover CONSULTANT for all claims made by CITY
arising out of any errors or omissions of CONSULTANT, or its officers,
employees or agents during the time this Agreement was in effect.
D. Automobile coverage will be written on ISO Business Auto Coverage Form
CA 00 01 06 92, including symbol 1 (Any Auto).
E, CONSULTANT will furnish to CITY duly authenticated Certificates of
Insurance evidencing maintenance of the insurance required under this
Agreement and such other evidence of insurance or copies of policies as
may be reasonably required by CITY from time to time. Insurance must
be placed with insurers with a current A.M. Best Company Rating
equivalent to at least a Rating of "A:VII."
F. Should CONSULTANT, for any reason, fail to obtain and maintain the
insurance required by this Agreement, CITY may obtain such coverage at
CONSULTANT's expense and deduct the cost of such insurance from
payments due to CONSULTANT under this Agreement or terminate
pursuant to Section 16.
23. USE OF SUBCONTRACTORS. CONSULTANT must obtain CITY's prior written
approval to use any consultants while performing any portion of this Agreement. Such
approval must approve of the proposed consultant and the terms of compensation.
24.INCIDENTAL TASKS. CONSULTANT will meet with CITY monthly to provide the
status on the project, which will include a schedule update and a short narrative
description of progress during the past month for each major task, a description of the
work remaining and a description of the work to be done before the next schedule
update.
25. NOTICES. All communications to either party by the other party will be deemed
made when received by such party at its respective name and address as follows:
If to CONSULTANT: If to CITY:
Attention: LISA GALLATIN Attention: CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
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26. CONFLICT OF INTEREST. CONSULTANT will comply with all conflict of interest
laws and regulations including, without limitation, CITY's conflict of interest regulations.
27.SOLICITATION. CONSULTANT maintains and warrants that it has not employed
nor retained any company or person, other than CONSULTANT's bona fide employee,
to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, CONSULTANT warrants that it has not
paid nor has it agreed to pay any company or person, other than CONSULTANT's bona
fide employee, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other
consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement.
Should CONSULTANT breach or violate this warranty, CITY may rescind this
Agreement without liability.
28.THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES. This Agreement and every provision herein is
generally for the exclusive benefit of CONSULTANT and CITY and not for the benefit of
any other party. There will be no incidental or other beneficiaries of any of
CONSULTANT's or CITY's obligations under this Agreement.
29.INTERPRETATION. This Agreement was drafted in, and will be construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of California, and exclusive venue for any action
involving this agreement will be in Los Angeles County.
30.COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. CONSULTANT agrees to comply with all federal, state,
and local laws applicable to this Agreement.
31. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement, and its Attachments, sets forth the entire
understanding of the parties. There are no other understandings, terms or other
agreements expressed or implied, oral or written. This Agreement will bind and inure to
the benefit of the parties to this Agreement and any subsequent successors and
assigns.
32. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. Each Party had the opportunity to independently review
this Agreement with legal counsel. Accordingly, this Agreement will be construed simply, as
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a whole, and in accordance with its fair meaning; it will not be interpreted strictly for or
against either Party.
33. SEVERABILITY. If any portion of this Agreement is declared by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, then such portion will be deemed
modified to the extent necessary in the opinion of the court to render such portion
enforceable and, as so modified, such portion and the balance of this Agreement will
continue in full force and effect.
34.AUTHORITY/MODIFICATION. The Parties represent and warrant that all necessary
action has been taken by the Parties to authorize the undersigned to execute this
Agreement and to engage in the actions described herein. This Agreement may be
modified by written amendment. CITY's executive manager, or designee, may execute
any such amendment on behalf of CITY.
35. ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES. This Agreement may be executed by the Parties on
any number of separate counterparts, and all such counterparts so executed constitute
one Agreement binding on all the Parties notwithstanding that all the Parties are not
signatories to the same counterpart. In accordance with Government Code § 16.5, the
Parties agree that this Agreement, Agreements ancillary to this Agreement, and related
documents to be entered into in connection with this Agreement will be considered
signed when the signature of a party is delivered by electronic transmission. Such
electronic signature will be treated in all respects as having the same effect as an
original signature.
36. CAPTIONS. The captions of the paragraphs of this Agreement are for convenience
of reference only and will not affect the interpretation of this Agreement.
37.TIME IS OF ESSENCE. Time is of the essence for each and every provision of this
Agreement.
38. FORCE MAJEURE. Should performance of this Agreement be prevented due to fire,
flood, explosion, acts of terrorism, war, embargo, government action, civil or military
authority, the natural elements, or other similar causes beyond the Parties' reasonable
control, then the Agreement will immediately terminate without obligation of either party
to the other.
39.STATEMENT OF EXPERIENCE. By executing this Agreement, CONSULTANT
represents that it has demonstrated trustworthiness and possesses the quality, fitness
and capacity to perform the Agreement in a manner satisfactory to CITY.
CONSULTANT represents that its financial resources, surety and insurance experience,
service experience, completion ability, personnel, current workload, experience in
dealing with private consultants, and experience in dealing with public agencies all
suggest that CONSULTANT is capable of performing the proposed contract and has a
demonstrated capacity to deal fairly and effectively with and to satisfy a public CITY.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this contract the day
and year first hereinabove written.
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EXHIBIT A
GALLATIN INVESTIGATIONS LLC
LISA GALLATIN
0: 714-330-2798 1 F: 562-683-0451 1 EMAIL: U5A@QALLATlNINV.CQM
August 8, 2023
Sergeant E. Atkinson
El Segundo Police Department
348 Main Street
El Segundo, CA 90245
Dear Sergeant Atkinson:
Gallatin Investigations LLC is a limited liability company that provides governmental
background services and has been in operation since 2018. We provide experienced
former law enforcement background investigators to assist law enforcement
agencies with pre -employment background investigations, specializing in California
Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) law enforcement backgrounds.
Backgrounds are conducted for peace officer applicants, dispatch applicants, and all
other non -sworn positions within the police department. We also provide
background investigative services for municipal agencies in their hiring of non-public
safety employees. Background investigators are the gatekeepers of the future of your
department, and we accept that role in providing you quality candidates to fill your
positions.
Gallatin Investigations LLC has experienced investigators with over 40 collective
years of experience conducting POST background investigations. Lisa Gallatin, the
company's owner, is an active member of the California Background Investigator's
Association, and is also a member of the California Association of Licensed
Investigators. She has maintained her California Private Investigator's license in good
standing since 2018. She received her POST Background Investigator's certification
in 2003, and continually keeps up to date on current trends in background
investigations through updates and ongoing training. Ms. Gallatin is a retired police
officer having served 27 years of service collectively with the Los Angeles County
Sheriff's Department, El Segundo Police Department, and Huntington Beach Police
Department.
Background and Project Summary
Gallatin Investigations LLC understands the scope of the requested services and will
complete background investigations in compliance with S132 and the California POST
Background Investigation Manual, and will be formatted accordingly and in
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compliance with your requirements. Gallatin Investigations LLC is prepared to offer
the services as outlined below:
1. Conduct an applicant interview and review the PHS, PIQ and other documents
provided to the investigator by the agency and/or applicant
2. Contact applicant's previous employer(s) to review personnel files,
background files if applicable, and interview previous supervisors and
coworkers.
3. Contact applicant's current employer to review personnel files, background
files if applicable, and interview supervisors and coworkers.
4. Contact/visit other police agencies where the applicant has applied to review
background files and interview background investigator.
5. Conduct records checks and social media searches if not done by the agency.
6. Contact family, personal references, and secondary references.
7. Conduct neighborhood check(s) at the applicant's current and previous
residence(s) to interview neighbors and landlords if applicable.
8. Prepare written reports for each contact made.
9. Prepare a written summary based on California POST guidelines at the end of
the background investigation as outlined in the POST Administrative Manual.
Methodology
Gallatin Investigations LLC will use the following approach to accomplish your hiring
goals and expectations:
We shall provide investigative services on an as needed basis. We shall
conduct a comprehensive background investigation using current guidelines,
technology, recommendations and requirements, Personal History Statement, pre -
investigative questionnaire, polygraph, and other required documents as provided by
the agency.
Lisa Gallatin will be the liaison with the department and will keep the
department apprised of the progress of the background and notify our contact person
immediately upon learning of any potentially disqualifying information. If
preliminary concerns warrant a disqualification per the department liaison, a
concerns report will be submitted for review. Backgrounds will be assigned to
investigators based on their availability, caseload, and ability to complete the case in
a timely manner. Upon completion of the background, the investigator will submit
the completed report and background packet to the department liaison.
The applicant's past employment, current employment, and their employment status
will be verified for the minimum of 10 years for sworn and 7 years for all other
positions. The investigation shall document any terminations, discipline, tardiness,
and if the applicant is eligible for rehire. Detailed information will be provided to the
department in the event an applicant has been terminated, failed probation, or
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rejected by another agency. Interviews will be conducted with all previous and
current supervisors and coworkers.
The background investigator will perform residence/neighborhood inquires for each
applicant.
The investigator will perform agency checks where each applicant has applied. If a
previous background investigation has been conducted and a file is available, a
review of that file will be conducted. The background investigator for that
department will also be interviewed if they can provide valuable information to the
current investigation.
Gallatin Investigations LLC will make all reasonable efforts to contact the applicant's
references, current and former neighbors, landlords, roommates, spouses and/or
former spouses, dating/domestic partners (current and former), and secondary
references developed by the investigator. Investigators shall demonstrate due
diligence in contacting every person that needs to be contacted.
Background investigators will complete an overall detailed summary delineating the
following areas:
• Summary of family, personal references, and secondary references
• Summary of employers
• Summary of residences
• Summary of criminal history
• Summary of any agency where the applicant has been in backgrounds
• Summary of the applicant's behavior, reputation, demeanor, hobbies, social
media, etc.
All background investigations shall be completed to the satisfaction of the
department. Any issues or concerns will be addressed accordingly between Lisa
Gallatin and the appointed liaison.
Gallatin Investigations LLC will be able to provide a 6 to 8 week turnaround on
completion of most backgrounds. Extensions are allowed upon authorization by the
liaison for extenuating circumstances or applicants with a lengthily life history.
At the conclusion of any investigation, Gallatin Investigations LLC shall adhere to the
following policies and procedures:
1) All documents from any investigation will remain the property of the City of El
Segundo and the El Segundo Police Department.
2) Gallatin Investigations LLC will complete a new and complete investigation on
any applicant that has previously been investigated by either our company, or
another agency or contractor.
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3) Gallatin Investigations LLC will not share information with any other agency
regarding investigations completed by our company for the El Segundo Police
Department without prior authorization and/or a notarized waiver.
Staffing Resources
Gallatin Investigations LLC is a small, personal company and will work tirelessly to
meet your hiring goals. We give individual attention to our clients, and our mission
is to prioritize quality over quantity.
The Project Manager, Lisa Gallatin, is a retired police officer with 27 years of sworn
law enforcement experience. Investigator Gallatin's last assignment prior to retiring
was Background Division Coordinator/Investigator. In 2017, she was awarded the
City of Huntington Beach Mayor's Award for Outstanding Public Service (exceeding
hiring goals). Since retiring in 2018, Ms. Gallatin has focused exclusively on pre-
employment law enforcement and fire background investigations. She is a POST
certified Background Investigator and is a licensed California Private Investigator.
She is a member of the California Background Investigator's Association and the
California Association of Licensed Investigators. Investigator Gallatin has a Bachelor
of Science in Criminal justice from California State University, Long Beach, and a
Master of Arts in Criminology from Chapman University. In addition to being the
project manager, Investigator Gallatin will be conducting most of the background
investigations. Her resume and license are attached.
Background Investigator Rachel Archambaultis a retired police officer with 25 years
of sworn law enforcement experience with the Westminster Police Department
Investigator Archambault's last assignment was Background Division Coordinator
and Training Officer. Investigator Archambault is a POST certified Background
Investigator and is a licensed California Private Investigator. She is a member of the
California Background Investigator's Association and the California Association of
Licensed Investigators. Ms. Archambault is a graduate of the Vollmer Institute and
has her certification in Polygraph Education. Her certification covers both criminal
and pre -employment polygraph examinations. Ms. Archambault's polygraph services
are mobile and she is available to not only conduct background investigations, but
also to conduct polygraph examinations should the department also have that need.
Ms. Archambault charges $250 for pre -employment polygraph exams and $150 for
specific issue polygraph exams. Her resume and credentials are available upon
request
Background Investigator Dennis Fulton is a retired police officer with 30 years of
sworn law enforcement experience; most of which were with the Huntington Beach
Police Department. Investigator Fulton has worked various assignments including
Field Training Officer, Firearms Instructor, Range Master, Traffic, and is a licensed
Hostage/Crisis Negotiator for the State of California. Investigator Fulton has a
Bachelor of Science in Criminal justice from California Coast University. He is a POST
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certified Background Investigator, a licensed California Private Investigator, and a
member of the California Association of Licensed Investigators. Investigator Fulton's
resume and credentials are available upon request.
Background Investigator Craig Junginger is a retired police captain with 40 years of
sworn law enforcement experience; most of which were with the Huntington Beach
Police Department. Investigator Junginger has worked various assignments
throughout his career including Internal Affairs, K-9, SWAT, Narcotics, Vice, Motors,
and Backgrounds/ Personnel to name a few. After retiring fromthe Huntington Beach
Police Department in 2008, Investigator Junginger was hired as the Chief of Police for
the Gresham Police Department in Oregon. He then went on to serve as interim Chief
of Police for two local law enforcement agencies. Investigator Junginger is a POST
certified Background Investigator, a licensed California Private Investigator, and a
member of the California Association of Licensed Investigators. Investigator
Junginger's resume and credentials are available upon request.
Background Investigator Chris Filicicchia is a retired police sergeantwith 31 years of
sworn law enforcement experience with the Huntington Beach Police Department.
Investigator Filicicchia worked personnel and backgrounds during his career; as well
as many other assignments including Field Training Officer, Motors, Detectives, and
Beach Patrol Detail. Investigator Filicicchia is a POST certified Background
Investigator, a licensed California Private Investigator, and a member of the California
Association of Licensed Investigators. Investigator Filicicchia's resume is available
upon request.
Background Investigator Jon Haught is a retired police captain with over 31 years of
sworn law enforcement experience with the Huntington Beach Police Department.
Investigator Haught worked various assignments before retiring including Patrol,
Traffic, Internal Affairs, SWAT, Special Investigations, Narcotics, Gangs, and as a
detective for the Orange County Auto Theft Task Force. As a police manager, he had
the opportunityto oversee operations within several different divisions. He is aPOST
certified Background Investigator and a member of the California Background
Investigator's Association. Investigator Haught's California Private Investigator's
license has been approved and is in progress. His resume is available upon request.
Rafael Mena is a police officer with the Huntington Beach Police Department. He is a
POST certified Background Investigator and bilingual and biliteral in English and
Spanish. Investigator Mena is used as an interpreter when interviews of family,
neighbors, etc. require his services.
Qualifications
Gallatin Investigations LLC has been in operation since 2018. It is licensed and in
good standing with the California Bureau of Investigative Services (PI4188529) and
is a limited liability company registered through the California Secretary of State. The
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owner, Lisa Gallatin, has been conducting background investigations since 2003.
Shortly after she retired from the Huntington Beach Police Department in June of
2018, she began doing them as a contract background investigator. Since that time,
she has conducted background investigations for numerous agencies including
Huntington Beach Police Department, Westminster Police Department, Irvine Police
Department, Orange County District Attorney's Office, and Orange County Fire
Authority to name a few. Her current clients include Manhattan Beach Police
Department, Hermosa Beach Police Department, City of Fountain Valley, Hawthorne
Police Department, Inglewood Police Department, and South Gate Police Department.
Our investigators are trained and have experience using the background
investigation software eSOPH. Should your agency elect to use that service in the
future, we are able to accommodate the transition.
References available upon request
Fee Proposal
Gallatin Investigations LLC follows industry standard with most vendors providing
law enforcementbackground services by charging a flat rate for background services.
The following fees apply:
Fiscal Years 2023/2026 - $1900 per case
If a situation arises where a partial background is conducted, or there is significant
travel time, a pay schedule is as follows:
Fiscal Year 2023 / 2026 - $75 per hour
Significant travel time includes any travel necessary to complete a background
investigation which causes an investigator to have to travel over 60 miles (one way)
to any given location.
Out of state / out of area cases are not included in this pay schedule and would be
negotiated on a case -by -case basis. Out of state / area backgrounds are not cost
effective for independent contractors, and we recommend having a department
representative conduct out of area/state backgrounds if possible. If we are required
to conductsuch an investigation, the rate is $3500 per case plus travel. Reimbursable
expenses (flight, food, rental car, hotel, etc.) would be pre -authorized by the City and
the investigator would not make any travel related plans until given specific approval
by the City.
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Mileage is billed using the current IRS standard mileage rate and is billed at the
completion of each background. Mileage will not be billed for picking up or dropping
off background packets.
Reimbursement requested shall include detailed information including description,
date of the expense, business purpose, and amount. Travel related expenses
(including hotels, rental cars, flights) shall be reimbursed at direct cost.
Mission Statement
It is our primary goal to provide you with quality applicants that will meet your
expectations and be successful in the position for which they have applied. We vet
individuals using not only POST guidelines and dimensions, but also your
expectations and needs based on the culture and personality of your agency. No two
agencies are alike, and we take that into consideration when conducting personalized
investigations. Gallatin Investigations LLC cannot accommodate the quantity of cases
when compared to some of our larger competitors, but we guarantee the quality of
every investigation. We take the time to get to know each applicant, and will provide
a thorough and personalized assessment on every potential employee.
Respectfully,
Lisa Gallatin
Owner / Qualified Manager
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