Explanation
This legislation authorizes the Executive Director of the Civil Service Commission, on behalf of the Department of Public Safety, to enter into contract with ForPsych Corporation dba ForPsych: A Forensic Psychology Practice, for Psychological Screening Services for entry-level police officer and firefighter candidates in an amount up to $300,000.00
The contract will provide for services for a psychologist or consultant (the Psychologist) who will be responsible for the administration of the psychological instrument, identification and interpretation of flag scales or profiles, and administration of a psychological interview for police officer and firefighter candidates as they complete the medical component of the selection process. The Commission anticipates that up to 450 candidates could be scheduled for psychological screening during 2025. Depending on the number and size of academy classes funded, a larger number of candidates could be scheduled in 2026 and after. The contract will be for a period from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 with an option for two, one-year renewal periods, for up to a total of three years.
The Civil Service Commission advertised and solicited request for proposals in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (RFQ028653). Forty-one (41) vendors were solicited (23 MAJ, 4 EBE, 4 EBE/MBE, 1 EBE/WBE, 2 MBE/WBE, 7 not registered in Vendor Services. Three (3 majority) proposals were received on September 25, 2024.
The following bids were received:
Vendor Bid Amount City/State CC Status
1. Psychological Dimensions $425.00/per person Smyrna, Georgia ...
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