Attachment_C_-_Orientation_for_Multiple_Choice_Exam.pdf

This is an Orientation for Multiple Choice Exam attachment document related to the City of Gainesville's promotional testing process solicitation for the Gainesville Police Department. The City seeks proposals for a comprehensive promotional assessment process targeting three ranks: Corporal, Sergeant, and Lieutenant. The procurement includes developing and administering a 100-item multiple-choice written examination, assessment center exercises with in-basket oral presentations and administrative writing reviews, candidate orientation sessions, and assessor training. Vendors must demonstrate a minimum of three years of experience in police promotional processes and will be responsible for creating testing materials, conducting examinations, scoring assessments, and implementing candidate appeal procedures. A mandatory pre-solicitation meeting must be attended; failure to do so results in disqualification. Questions must be submitted by January 13, 2026, with proposals due January 26, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. through the City's OpenGov procurement portal. The contract term extends from execution through July 31, 2027, with an optional one-year extension available through July 31, 2028.

Vendors must submit detailed cost proposals for each component of the promotional testing process, with pricing evaluated alongside technical qualifications and proposal quality. Local and small business participation is encouraged, with potential preference given to vendors holding a valid City of Gainesville business tax receipt issued at least six months prior to bid opening and maintaining a physical business address within city limits. Small or Service-Disabled Veteran Business enterprises are specifically encouraged to participate. The solicitation incorporates living wage requirements with rates available on the City's website, and reimbursable travel expenses will be processed according to City of Gainesville policies and standard GSA rates for approved flights, hotels, and per diem. Vendors must complete a Consolidated State Law Affidavit addressing various Florida statutory regulations, including E-Verify employment verification, anti-human trafficking provisions, and restrictions on vendors associated with certain foreign countries. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and terminate negotiations if satisfactory contract terms cannot be reached.