000998 Scope of Services.docx

ATTACHMENT “C”

SCOPE OF SERVICES

SHERIFF PRE-EMPLOYMENT PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINATIONS EVENT #000998

INTRODUCTION

Oakland County Purchasing on behalf of Oakland County Human Resources is issuing this request for proposals (RFP) to provide pre-employment psychological examinations for applicants to the Sheriff’s Office. Oakland County and the awarded Service Providers will enter into a three (3) year professionals service contract with ability to extend for two (2) additional years.

SUMMARY

Oakland County Michigan is a large county government employer with over 5,000 full and part-time employees located in Southeast Michigan. The County employs a variety of personnel in various business operations. Approximately 350 employees are employed as Deputies in the Corrections Division and another 350 in the Road Patrol Division and 80 Dispatch Specialists.

Oakland County Michigan is seeking proposals from qualified individuals or firms to perform, at minimum, the following pre-employment psychological testing measures for an applicant and/or testing of a current employee:

*Written personality test *Personal history questionnaire geared toward public safety personnel *Personal history questionnaire for non-public safety personnel *Conduct a face-to-face interview *Show scales and analysis, and *Conclude with a psychological summary report/recommendation for the hiring agency

Each test given must contain the same identical components and follow a standard process for all applicants/employees involved. The Human Resources Department will utilize the services on an “as needed” basis. The County also reserves the right to utilize multiple service providers based upon its business needs as the County sees fit.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate/firm shall meet the following minimum qualifications:

1. Licensed Psychologist in good standing in the State of Michigan

2. Doctorate Degree (PhD) from an accredited university

3. A minimum of five (5) years of experience in conducting public safety psychological exams including experience in forensic psychology.

CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

Facility Requirements Service Provider shall have professional/commercial facility and sufficient staffing to provide testing and other related services for up to 75 applicants/employees annually.

Service Provider Agreements

· Service Provider will provide voluntary waiver form for potential applicants to hiring agency (Oakland County/Oakland Human Resources Department).

· Service Provider will be required to provide a twenty–four hour emergency contact number.

· Service Provider agrees to support Oakland County Human Resources Department and Oakland County Sheriff’s Office in situations where expert psychological forensic and/or psychological investigative services may be useful as an informational tool. The Service Provider would determine fees associated with this type of request.

· Service Provider will not charge nor assess any fees to Oakland County/ Oakland County Human Resources Department for individuals who fail to appear for their scheduled psychological exam.

· Service Provider will agree to name a program manager for these contractual services, preferably a staff individual of significant decision making authority within the Service Provider’s group that is reasonably accessible.

· Service Provider will sign an acknowledgement stating that any and all information obtained as a result of pre-employment or post-employment psychological services rendered will only be distributed to a limited number of individuals as determined by the Oakland County Human Resources Department.

· Service Provider agrees to provide expert legal testimony under subpoena or formal County government notification for legal hearings, including but not limited to District Courts, Circuit Courts, State Courts, Federal Courts, Administrative Judicial Hearings, Personnel Administration Board Hearings, and/or a formal request to appear before the Oakland County Board of Commissioners and disclose fees for this service.

· Service Provider will ensure all documents, records, evaluations, reports, etc., that are received by Oakland County/Oakland Human Resources Department as it relates to this program are not in violation of H.I.P.A.A. regulations and also may be required to sign an applicable Business Agent Agreement (BAA) relating to same.

· Service Provider will provide the maximum amount of time to schedule an appointment from the point of contact and the time to conduct the full battery of tests.

· Service Provider will—in writing—provide results of the psychological exam via a psychological summary report along with written recommendations for the hiring agency within seven (7) business days from the completion of the exam.

· Contractual fee should include Service Provider consideration that reasonable business and applicant exchange of information and questions will occur between Service Provider and Oakland County/Oakland County Human Resources Department. The aforementioned consultations are to be without charge. Any charges for telephonic or email services will have to be stated in advance and approved for payment to be rendered.