Austin Afo #RFP 8300 RGW3010

Austin Fire Department Fire Cadet Hiring Selection Process Consulting Services

This opportunity involves the City of Austin's Austin Fire Department (AFD) seeking a contractor to develop and implement a Fire Cadet hiring selection process. - Government Buyer: - City of Austin, Austin Fire Department (AFD) - Central Procurement managed by Austin Financial Services - Products/Services Requested: - Development and administration of a validated Fire Cadet selection process - Includes job analysis, cognitive and oral assessments, scoring, evaluator training, and adverse impact analysis - Covers both traditional and lateral hiring cycles (up to 2,000 traditional and 500 lateral candidates) - Focus on validity, minimizing adverse impact, and efficient administration - Notable Requirements: - Contractor must have experience with large municipal fire departments and validated assessment tools - Compliance with City of Austin's Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE) Procurement Program - Adherence to wage theft certification, anti-lobbying, and non-discrimination ordinances - No specific OEMs or named vendors are identified in the solicitation - NIGP code: 91885 (Personnel/Employment Consulting) - Period of performance: Initial 24-month term with up to two 24-month extension options - Place of performance: Austin, TX

Description

The City of Austin is seeking a qualified contractor to assist the Austin Fire Department (AFD) in developing and implementing a selection process for Fire Cadet hiring. The contractor will collaborate with AFD to design and administer a valid selection process that takes place after minimum qualification screening and before the conditional job offer. This process aims to ensure a fair and effective hiring procedure for Fire Cadets.

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