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CIVIL SERVICE TESTING

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08-26-S94-72State & Local

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The City of McAllen is seeking qualified firms to develop and administer civil service examinations for entry-level and promotional positions within its Police and Fire departments through a Request for Proposals numbered 08-26-S94-72. The solicitation requires proposers to demonstrate proven experience in creating fair, valid, and legally defensible testing programs that align with the city’s commitment to selecting the most qualified candidates. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the city’s bidding portal by the deadline of August 21, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time; hard copies, in-person submissions, or late responses will not be accepted. Interested parties must register on the portal to access solicitation documents, receive updates via addenda, and submit clarifying questions through the designated portal tab. A pre-submittal conference is scheduled for August 6, 2026, with both in-person and virtual attendance options provided. The city reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive technical irregularities, and retain submissions for up to ninety days while evaluating options. Relevant NAICS categories include examination and testing services, course development, and educational advisory services. Contact for inquiries is Senior Buyer Gloria Ordonez at gordonez@mcallen.net.

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McAllen seeks firms to develop civil service exams for Police and Fire departments by August 21, 2026, via online portal.

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AgencyTexas → City of McAllen
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OfficeTX, US
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Office AddressTX, US
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GLORIA ORDONEZCTCM SENIOR BUYER
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Return to Bid List Bid NUMBER 08-26-S94-72 TITLE CIVIL SERVICE TESTING PROCESS One Step Unsealing BASE CURRENCY USD STATUS Open for Bidding CLOSES IN 29 days: 15 hours: 50 minutes: 10 seconds DESCRIPTION BID DOCUMENTS CALENDAR
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NUMBER 08-26-S94-72 TITLE CIVIL SERVICE TESTING AVAILABLE DATE 7/22/2026 2:30 PM CLARIFICATION DEADLINE 8/12/2026 3:00 PM DUE DATE 8/21/2026 3:00 PM CONTACT INFORMATION
GLORIA ORDONEZ, CTCD, CTCM
SENIOR BUYER
GORDONEZ@MCALLEN.NET
BID TYPE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION
NOTICE TO RESPONDENTS
 
Solicitation Type and Name: Request for Proposals for Civil Service Testing.
Solicitation Number: 08-26-S94-72
 
Description: The City of McAllen is seeking proposals from qualified firms to develop and supply Civil Service exams for entry-level and promotional positions for its Police and Fire departments. The city is seeking a firm with proven experience in Civil Service exam development who can ensure a fair, valid, and legally defensible exam and process that supports the City’s commitment to hiring and promoting the most qualified candidates.
Proposal Submittal Deadline: Proposals addressed to Mr. Isaac J. Tawil, City Manager, will be received until Friday, August 21, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., Central Daylight Time (CDT).  All proposals are only to be submitted electronically through the City of McAllen’s bidding portal: https://mcallen.procureware.com, on or before the aforementioned date and time.  Original, hard copy, and/or late proposals shall not be accepted.
 
Pre-Submittal Conference:  City of McAllen, City Hall, Conference Room 2A, 1300 Houston Ave., McAllen, TX 78501 on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CDT.  Pre-Submittal Conference is also available through virtual Zoom meeting at: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89558163323?pwd=IScYPkaThcDoBUhypyP0laMkqhDktO.1; Call in number: +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston); Meeting ID: 895 5816 3323; Passcode: 539510; All prospective respondents are encouraged to be in attendance.
To view this solicitation and submit a proposal, you must first register in the City’s bidding portal at https://mcallen.procureware.com.  Solicitation documents will not be mailed, e-mailed, or provided in person. Once registered, you will also be added to the solicitation distribution list for changes and/or additions via Addenda form.
Potential respondents are asked to post their questions on our bidding portal under the tab labeled “Clarifications” under the relative project number.
 
The City of McAllen reserves the right to refuse and reject any or all proposals and to waive any or all formalities or technicalities, or to accept the proposal considered the best value to the City, and to hold the proposals for a period of ninety (90) calendar days without taking action.
 
Applicable Product Categories: 92420 Examination and Testing; 92416 Course Development Services; 92405 Advisory Services, Educational
 
 
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