Cost_Formula-reward_average_cost_for_RFP.docx

This document is a cost formula and reward average cost structure related to the New Haven Police Department's (NHPD) request for psychological testing services for police candidates in Connecticut. The contract seeks a licensed Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker, or Medical Doctor with psychiatry specialty to conduct psychological assessments of new police officer candidates in compliance with Connecticut POST (Police Officer Standards and Training) Council regulations. The service provider must be licensed in Connecticut or hold an equivalent license from another state and, if a clinical social worker, must hold Board Certified Diplomate (BCD) credentials from the American Board of Social Work Examiners or a Diplomate in Clinical Social Work (DCSW) from the National Association of Social Workers. The provider will be responsible for documenting examinations and delivering written psychological evaluations regarding candidates' suitability for police officer positions.

The cost formula document establishes a reward-based average cost methodology for determining compensation. This pricing structure appears designed to incentivize efficient service delivery while maintaining quality standards for psychological evaluations. The cost arrangement likely reflects a per-candidate assessment fee or hourly rate structure tied to average costs associated with conducting comprehensive psychological examinations and documentation. Specific pricing terms, contract duration, renewal options, and funding sources would be detailed in the associated procurement documents and cost proposal instructions.