Pesticide_Certification_Exam_Attempts_2024.pdf

This is a data file documenting pesticide certification exam attempts for 2024, prepared by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture in support of a Request for Information (RFI) regarding remote pesticide certification and license exam administration. The file contains historical examination attempt data relevant to the scope of services being requested. The RFI seeks vendor responses for administering remote pesticide certification and licensing exams with responses due by July 17, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time. The vendor must provide 24/7/365 testing availability across multiple physical and/or remote testing locations, develop secure API integration with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture's CoreOne system, and support multiple language options with accessibility accommodations. Examination results must be transmitted to the State through automated electronic transfer, SFTP, API integration, encrypted email, or secure web portals.

Vendors must comply with Tennessee's mandated maximum exam fees of $25 for certification exams and $150 for licensing exams, with transparent fee-collection procedures, multiple payment methods, and clear refund policies addressing cancellations, rescheduling, and applicant errors. Data security is identified as a critical qualification requirement, with vendors required to describe encryption practices, user authentication controls, cybersecurity standards, and incident response protocols. Vendors must also outline comprehensive policies and procedures for detecting and preventing unethical testing practices, including identity verification methods, proctoring approaches, monitoring tools, and incident investigation protocols. Responses must be submitted using the Tennessee Department of Agriculture's Technical Informational Form, Cost Informational Form, and Additional Considerations form to Lori Holt, referencing RFI #32505-00126.