New Haven Opengov #2026-RFP-CNH

Consulting Services for Fire Department Promotional Exam Development and Administration

This opportunity seeks consulting services to support the New Haven Fire Department's promotional exam process. - Government Buyer: - Human Resources Department, City of New Haven, CT - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Consulting services to develop, validate, administer, and score promotional exams for Fire Lieutenant and Deputy Fire Chief positions - Job analysis to identify key competencies for each role - Creation of written, oral, and assessment center exam components - Provision of candidate preparation resources - Scoring and analysis of exam results, including demographic and adverse impact analysis - Preparation of validation and technical reports - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Adherence to all legal, federal, and best practice guidelines for exam development and administration - Emphasis on fairness, security, and technical rigor throughout the process - Proposals must include itemized costs, project timeline, resumes/qualifications of key personnel, and certification of compliance with legal and policy requirements - Electronic submission via the City’s eProcurement portal - Compliance with detailed insurance and licensing requirements - Period of performance is one year with options for renewal

Description

The City of New Haven is seeking qualified consultants to develop, validate, administer, and score promotional exams for Fire Lieutenant and Deputy Fire Chief positions. The scope includes conducting job analysis, developing written, oral, and assessment center exam components, providing candidate preparation resources, scoring and analyzing results, and preparing validation reports. The process must adhere to best practices, legal and federal guidelines, and ensure security and fairness. Proposals require separate technical and cost submissions, itemized costs, resumes, project timeline, and compliance certification.

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