Public Safety Psychological Screening Services

The City of Richmond Police Department is seeking proposals from qualified individuals or firms to provide professional psychological services, including pre-employment screenings, critical incident debriefs, cognitive testing, and fitness-for-duty evaluations. The anticipated contract term is three years, with a mutual option to renew for an additional two years. To be eligible, proposers must be compliant psychological evaluators with the State of California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) and maintain a service facility within a 30-mile radius or one-hour travel time from the City of Richmond. All testing results must be disseminated in accordance with HIPAA Privacy Rule regulations. Proposals will be evaluated on a 100-point scale, with 30 points each allocated to experience and references, qualifications, and the cost proposal, and 10 points for the approach to work. Selected contractors must adhere to various City of Richmond ordinances, including the Sanctuary City Contracting Ordinance, and provide comprehensive insurance coverage for professional liability and general liability. Payment is processed via ACH within 45 days of satisfactory service completion. All work products and reports generated under this contract remain the exclusive property of the City, and contractors are required to maintain records for five years following final payment.