Opportunity
Boone County Ionwave #21-02JUN26 Addendum 1
Boone County Solicits Web-Based Pre-Employment Testing Platform for Public Safety Agencies
Posted
May 01, 2026
Respond By
June 02, 2026
Identifier
21-02JUN26 Addendum 1
NAICS
541511, 541512
Boone County, Missouri is seeking proposals for a comprehensive, web-based pre-employment testing platform to support hiring for the Sheriff's Office, Joint Communications, and Public Safety Childcare Center. - Government Buyer: - Boone County Purchasing Department (Contact: Amy Gerskin) - Products and Services Requested: - Web-based pre-employment testing platform (annual subscription) - Initial implementation and setup - Optional modules or add-on features - Training for platform users - Integrations, configurations, and customizations - Ongoing annual support and maintenance - Pricing for additional user licenses - Validated public-safety-specific test content (cognitive, situational judgment, personality assessments) - Key Requirements: - Platform must be fully web-based and store all data in the U.S. - No API-level integration with County HRIS/applicant tracking system required, but secure testing is mandatory - If document storage for hiring processes is included, CJIS compliance is required - Solution must provide validated test content for public safety roles - Annual test volume estimated at 100-150 tests - Evaluation criteria: 50% technical approach/experience, 50% cost - Incumbent platform is Criteria; RFP is open to all qualified vendors - Period of Performance: - Initial two-year contract with five one-year renewal options; annual subscription with ongoing support and maintenance - Locations: - Boone County Sheriff's Office, Boone County Joint Communications, Boone County Public Safety Childcare Center (Columbia, MO) - Contracting office: Boone County Purchasing, 5551 S Tom Bass Rd., Columbia, MO 65201
Description
Boone County is seeking proposals for a Term and Supply contract for a Comprehensive, Web-based, Pre-Employment Testing Platform. The platform is designed to support data-driven hiring decisions for the Boone County Sheriff's Office, Boone County Joint Communications, and the Boone County Public Safety Childcare Center. The solicitation includes subscription and maintenance services. The evaluation will weigh subjective criteria including method of performance and experience at 50%, and cost analysis at 50%.