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Fire Training Staff Promotional Exam

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2027-RFP-394State & Local

Response Deadline10/06/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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The City of New Haven, Department of Human Resources, is seeking a professional consultant under solicitation 2027-RFP-394 to develop, validate, administer, and score promotional examinations for the New Haven Fire Department. The project focuses on identifying the most qualified candidates for the positions of Director of Training, Drillmaster, and Assistant Drillmaster, utilizing a rule of three ranks merit system. The selected consultant must ensure all processes adhere to Federal EEOC guidelines, the Federal Uniform Guidelines, and the Principles for the Validation and Use of Personnel Selection Procedures, while remaining cost-effective and legally defensible. Key deliverables include a job analysis to identify KSAOs within four weeks, the administration of a written exam within nine weeks, and a technical validation report provided three weeks after exam completion. Proposals must be submitted via the OpenGov portal by October 6, 2026, and must be divided into a technical proposal and a separate price proposal. The pricing must include a total lump-sum fee and an itemized breakdown of costs per position and per candidate. Evaluation will be based on a weighted scoring system, with a significant emphasis on legal defensibility, diversity of assessors, and commitment to the 80 percent rule for adverse impact analysis. The contract requires strict adherence to non-discrimination laws, including Executive Orders 11246 and 11375, and mandates that the contractor maintain specific insurance coverage, including a minimum AM Best rating of A-minus. Payment is processed through an e-invoice portal under a no purchase order, no payment policy.

General Info

Consultant to develop and administer promotional exams for New Haven Fire Department positions.

Agency

Connecticut → Human ResourcesView Agency

NAICS

541612 - Human Resources Consulting ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

CT, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

(3)

2027-RFP-394 Fire Training Staff Promotional Exam

PDF•rfp

City of New Haven RFP Standard Terms Part II - Terms and Conditions

PDF•5 pages•rfp

City of New Haven Professional Services Agreement with ABC Corporation

PDF•6 pages•contract-document

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Timeline

PhaseSolicitation

PostedSep 10

Solicitation

Response DeadlineOct 6

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

10/06/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTCin 25 days

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyConnecticut → Human Resources

Contacts2 people available

OfficeNew Haven, CT, 06510, USA

Organization / Agency

Connecticut → Human Resources

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Office AddressNew Haven, CT, 06510, USA

Contacts

Susan BaldwinPersonnel Director

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Shawn GarrisDeputy Purchasing Agent

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

An appropriate and qualified, professional Consultant is sought to develop, validate, administer and score promotional exam processes for Fire Training Ranks within the New Haven Fire Department. Said selection process should incorporate best practices currently used in the field of pre-employment testing that are determined appropriate for use in the Department of Fire Service. Bidders are further noticed that all proposals must: recommend processes that meet all legal requirements, recommend processes that meet all relevant Federal EEOC guidelines, recommend processes that are cost effective. As of the publishing of this RFP, there is a need to identify candidates best suited for promotion to the positions of Director of Training, Drillmaster, and Assistant Drillmaster, considering the parameters of a rule of three ranks merit system. The rule of three ranks merit system closely approximates a top-down selection approach. The current minimum qualifications for these titles are as follows: Title Minimum Qualifications Include: Estimated Anticipated Applicants Number of Candidates in Last Exam Cycle Director of Training Current rank of Lieutenant or higher in NHFD 8-10 5 Drillmaster Minimum of 3 years in rank of Lieutenant or higher in NHFD 5-8 4 Assistant Drillmaster Firefighter 1st Grade or higher 10-15 8 Bidders are advised to itemize their proposal separately for all positions, and at per candidate cost. The selection processes for the positions referenced in this RFP should be developed and conducted in compliance with the Federal Uniform Guidelines, State and Local rules and regulations regarding merit system testing, as well as guided by the Principles for the Validation and Use of Personnel Selection Procedures, hereafter referred to as the Principles for Validation.