Avondale 26-286C

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & PROMOTIONAL EXAM SERVICES

The City of Avondale, Arizona, through its Human Resources Department, has entered into a Professional Services Agreement with Cooperative Personnel Services DBA CPS HR Consulting, a California Joint Powers Authority, to provide professional training and promotional examination services. CPS HR Consulting will deliver comprehensive services including job analysis, promotional examination development, administration, proctoring, assessor training, scoring, and written candidate feedback for public safety positions within the City of Avondale Fire and Medical Department and Police Department. The initial focus is on promotional processes for Police Sergeant, Police Lieutenant, Fire Engineer, and Fire Captain classifications, with potential extension to other classifications and departments. CPS HR Consulting will develop and administer written exams (100-item multiple-choice), oral board interviews, assessment centers, practical examinations (for Fire Engineer), and other assessment exercises tailored to each rank. The contract includes detailed provisions for project management, quality control, compliance with legal and professional standards, and candidate orientation. CPS HR Consulting will maintain ownership of all test content and provide technical and litigation assistance as needed. The contract term is one year from the last signature date with four one-year renewal options. The City of Avondale is the buyer, located in Maricopa County, Arizona. CPS HR Consulting's main office is in Sacramento, California. The contract requires compliance with OSHA safety standards, insurance coverage, and adherence to federal and state laws including E-verify and anti-boycott provisions. The contract amount is based on unit rates per exam and service, with a total estimated cost of $147,450 for the initial year. Notable contract requirements include detailed job analysis, customized exam development, candidate feedback reports, and the possibility of extending services to other City departments. The place of performance is primarily the City of Avondale, Arizona, with CPS HR Consulting providing services from its Sacramento, CA office.

Description

Providing professional services consisting job analysis, promotional examination development, administration, and related candidate assessment services. The City desires to enter into an agreement with a Consultant/Consulting firm with experience developing testing processes for public safety entities.

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