Psychological Screening Services

Background
The City of Columbus Civil Service Commission is seeking proposals from psychologists and psychological consulting firms to administer a psychological screening procedure for entry-level police officer and firefighter candidates. The goal of the contract is to ensure that candidates are adequately evaluated for their fitness to serve in public safety roles, which is critical for the safety and effectiveness of the police and fire departments.

Work Details
The selected psychologist or firm will be responsible for:

1) Administration of psychological instruments, including personality inventories;
2) Identification and interpretation of flag scales or profiles;
3) Conducting psychological interviews with candidates;
4) Providing recommendations regarding each candidate's acceptability/risk based on evaluations;
5) Reporting results to the Civil Service Commission in a timely manner.

The Commission anticipates scheduling up to 450 candidates for psychological screening in 2025, with potential increases in subsequent years depending on academy class sizes. Proposals must also address logistics for testing large groups, scheduling procedures, and the cost structure associated with these services.

Period of Performance
The contract will commence on January 1, 2025, and conclude on December 31, 2025, with options for two additional one-year renewals, potentially extending the total duration to three years.

Place of Performance
The services will primarily be performed in Columbus, Ohio, with considerations for logistics if firms are located outside central Ohio.