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NYC DCAS Solicits Vendors for Civil Service Exam Development, Administration, and Study Guides

The New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) is seeking qualified vendors to support the city's civil service examination process. - Government Buyer: - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS), Human Capital Line of Service, Bureau of Examinations, Office of Citywide Procurement - Scope of Services: - Job analyses, exam development, scoring, and study guide creation for multiple-choice civil service tests across a wide range of job categories (e.g., Applied Sciences, Correction and Enforcement, Design, Fire, Health, IT, Law Enforcement) - In-person computer-based test administration at secure, ADA-compliant sites in New York City, including candidate summoning, test security, proctor training, and reporting - Online computer-based test administration with live or remote proctoring, supporting up to 5,000 simultaneous users, with system checks, candidate identity verification, test security, and reporting - Contract Structure: - Up to six contracts: three for job analysis/test development, one for in-person test administration, two for online test administration - Three-year base period with an option for a three-year renewal and a possible 365-day extension - Compliance Requirements: - Adherence to professional standards for educational and psychological testing - Compliance with the 1978 Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures - Must meet city-specific requirements for community hiring, security, cloud services, and subcontracting - Estimated Total Value: - $3,000,000 over three years - No specific OEMs or named vendors are identified in the solicitation

Description

The Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) of New York City is seeking qualified vendors to develop examinations, administer civil service exams, and create study guides for various civil service titles. The procurement will be conducted under the Competitive Sealed Proposal Method as per Section 3-03 of NYC PPB Rules. The solicitation anticipates awarding six contracts covering job analyses, test development, scoring, in-person computer-based testing, and online proctoring services. The total estimated procurement value is $3,000,000 with a contract period from May 4, 2027, to May 3, 2030.

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