Standard Setting Study Coordination

The contract requests the coordination of a standard setting study to determine the passing score for the psychology licensure exam, employing established psychometric methods such as Angoff or Bookmark. The work involves assembling and managing a panel of subject matter experts, facilitating structured calibration sessions, analyzing judgment data, and delivering a defensible, legally sound recommendation for the cut score that aligns with professional licensing standards. The study must be conducted with rigorous methodological integrity to ensure fairness, validity, and compliance with educational and psychological testing best practices. This is a subcontract opportunity under the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council, with a posted date of July 1, 2026, and a response deadline of August 31, 2026. The North American Industry Classification System code 541611 indicates the work falls under management consulting services, emphasizing the need for expertise in testing design and psychological assessment. All performance is expected to support the council’s mission of protecting public welfare through competent licensure, and while the place of performance is unspecified, the effort must align with Texas state regulatory requirements and procedures. The solicitation is accessible via the Texas SmartBuy portal for interested contractors.