RFP 27-0015 Pre-Employment Psychological Testing Services

The County of Dona Ana, New Mexico, is soliciting proposals under RFP 27-0015 for pre-employment psychological testing services to support candidates for the Sheriff's Department, Detention Center, Court Security, and Transport units. All services must be performed by a licensed psychologist in New Mexico and include a comprehensive process consisting of psychological testing across reading ability, psychopathology, and personality functioning, a face-to-face interview with a mental status exam, and a provider-developed situational judgment questionnaire. The contractor is required to deliver a written narrative report to the County Talent and Culture Department within five working days of testing and must adhere to American Psychological Association ethical standards and New Mexico state requirements, including the use of the LEA-4 form. Proposals are due electronically via the Workday Strategic Sourcing portal by November 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time. The evaluation is merit-based, with significant preferences awarded to New Mexico resident businesses (80 points) and resident veteran businesses with annual gross revenues up to 6 million dollars (100 points). Required submissions include a narrative response detailing professional experience and key personnel qualifications, a cost proposal in Excel format, and several mandatory disclosures regarding campaign contributions, related parties, and debarment status. The resulting contract will require compliance with various federal and state civil rights laws, HIPAA regulations, and ACH payment terms, with performance monitored through periodic reviews and annual written evaluations.