RP031-26, Provision of Examination and Testing for Protective Services on an Annual Contract

The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners is soliciting competitive sealed proposals for solicitation RP031-26 to provide examination and testing services for the Department of Human Resources. The selected service provider will be responsible for researching, designing, developing, and administering validated promotional testing methodologies and processes for the county's public safety departments, including Correctional Services, Fire and Emergency Services, the Police Department, and the Sheriff's Department. Key deliverables include job analysis studies, written exams, assessment center development, and technical reports, all of which must comply with Gwinnett County Merit System Rules and Regulations and applicable federal, state, and local laws. The provider must also disclose any use of artificial intelligence during the design or administration process. The contract is structured as an annual agreement beginning January 1, 2027, with four optional one-year renewals. Award selection follows a three-phase process: a technical evaluation of proposals, a scoring of fee schedules where the lowest cost receives the most points, and optional interviews. Applicants must provide at least four customer references covering each of the four public safety sectors and submit their fee schedules in a separate sealed envelope. Proposals are due by September 28, 2026. The agreement includes strict requirements for insurance with an A.M. Best rating of A-10 or higher, specific bonding requirements, and a mandate that firms on the Gwinnett County ineligible source list will not be considered.