Testing Services for the Arlington Fire Department

This solicitation seeks professional services to develop validated written multiple-choice examination materials for the Arlington Fire Department. The contract work includes creating exam content for entrance exams for the positions of Firefighter and Fire Prevention Inspector, as well as promotional exams for the ranks of Apparatus Operator, Fire Lieutenant, Fire Captain, Fire Battalion Chief, Fire Prevention Specialist, Fire Prevention Lieutenant, and Fire Prevention Captain. All examination materials must comply with Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act. The City of Arlington is the requesting entity for this contract. The background of this contract centers on the need to ensure fair, validated, and legally compliant testing processes for both entry-level and promotional positions within the Arlington Fire Department. Requirements for this contract specify that all examination materials must be professionally formulated, validated, and strictly adhere to the legal standards set forth by the aforementioned codes and acts. For submission, the City of Arlington strongly encourages bidders to submit their responses to this RFP electronically. If a paper proposal is submitted, it must be enclosed in a sealed envelope or package, clearly labeled with the company name, solicitation number, and title. Late proposals will not be accepted under any circumstances. Additionally, the City of Arlington exclusively utilizes IonWave for the notification and dissemination of all solicitations. Receiving solicitations through any other means may result in incomplete specifications or missing addendums, potentially rendering a bid or proposal non-compliant. The City of Arlington disclaims responsibility for solicitations received or notified through any means other than IonWave. The opportunity ID for this solicitation is RFP 25-0353, and the place of performance is 500 E. Border St., 7th Floor, Arlington, TX 76010.