Professional Licensing Examination Development

The contract seeks a vendor to develop and maintain professional licensing examination content for the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, with responsibilities including writing exam items, conducting psychometric validation, and updating materials to reflect evolving federal and state regulatory requirements. The work must ensure the exams remain valid, reliable, and legally compliant, directly supporting the state’s mission to uphold professional standards across licensed occupations. The contractor will be expected to collaborate closely with subject matter experts and regulatory bodies to align content with current practice standards and legal frameworks. This is a subcontract opportunity under NAICS code 541611, posted on June 17, 2026, with a response deadline of July 16, 2026. The place of performance and organizational details are not specified, but the primary oversight authority is the Hawaii agency under the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. All deliverables must meet rigorous quality benchmarks for high-stakes testing and adhere to established psychometric protocols. Proposals must demonstrate proven experience in licensing exam development and the ability to manage ongoing content revisions in a dynamic regulatory environment.