PSP Promotion Exams - Corporal and Sergeant

The Pennsylvania State Police is seeking a contractor for a four-year, firm-fixed-price contract to develop and administer promotion examinations for the ranks of Corporal and Sergeant. The scope of work includes the design of written examinations consisting of rote memorization and situational-response components, oral examinations, the production of candidate preparation guides, and the delivery of individual feedback reports and a final rank-ordered list of eligible candidates. The project involves an estimated candidate pool of 2,800 Troopers and 875 Corporals, with tentative administration windows scheduled for 2027 and 2029. All assessment tools must be legally defensible and comply with EEOC Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection, and the contractor must commit to providing consultation and testimony in the event of litigation. Proposals are submitted electronically via the JAGGAER portal, with a response deadline of September 21, 2026. Evaluation is based on a weighted score consisting of 65 percent for technical criteria—focusing on the soundness of approach, personnel qualifications, and understanding of the problem—and 35 percent for cost. Bonus points of up to 3 percent are available for domestic workforce utilization. The contract requires a detailed subcontracting plan for small diverse businesses and may require performance security for the first year's cost if the offeror cannot demonstrate sufficient financial capability. Payment is triggered upon the Commonwealth's acceptance of services as satisfactorily performed, with a standard payment term of 30 days following the receipt of a proper invoice.