Attachment_D_-_Orientation_for_Assessment_Center.pdf

This is an Orientation for Assessment Center document supporting the City of Gainesville's Promotional Process for Gainesville Police Department Sworn Members. The solicitation seeks proposals for a comprehensive promotional testing process applicable to three ranks: Corporal, Sergeant, and Lieutenant within the police department. The procurement requires vendors to develop and administer a multi-component assessment including a 100-item multiple-choice written examination, assessment center exercises featuring an in-basket exercise, oral presentation, and administrative writing review, candidate orientation sessions, and assessor training. A mandatory pre-solicitation meeting precedes the formal proposal process, with failure to attend resulting in automatic disqualification. The question submission deadline is January 13, 2026, and proposals must be submitted by 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 renewal period available through July 31, 2028.

Vendors must demonstrate at least 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. Evaluation criteria emphasize technical competence, proposal quality, and potential oral presentations. The City provides preference opportunities for local vendors holding a valid City of Gainesville business tax receipt issued at least six months prior to bid opening with a physical business address within city limits. Small or Service-Disabled Veteran Business enterprises are encouraged to participate. Living wage requirements apply with rates available on the City's website. Reimbursable travel expenses will be processed according to City of Gainesville policies and standard GSA rates. Vendors must submit detailed cost proposals for each component of the promotional testing process, though a specific contract value is not explicitly stated. Vendors are required to complete a Consolidated State Law Affidavit addressing Florida statutory regulations, including E-Verify employment verification, anti-human trafficking provisions, and restrictions on vendors associated with certain foreign countries.