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Request for Information Page 4 Physical Fitness Testing

R-72184 RFI Physical Fitness Testing

Illinois State Police Division of the Academy and Training

Request for Information (RFI)

Physical Fitness Testing

20-493ISP-ADMIN-R-72184

July 15, 2020

Responses Due: August 13, 2020 at 5:00 PM, Central Time for Official RFI Response

Email: Debra.Logan@illinois.gov

1. INTRODUCTION

The Illinois State Police (ISP) Academy, Officer Survival Section, is responsible for administering physical fitness testing to ISP applicants and sworn officers. The ISP is seeking information regarding physical fitness testing procedures related to law enforcement officer job functions.

This RFI is being issued by the ISP to obtain information regarding different physical fitness testing options that will test upper body strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular abilities.

2. BACKGROUND

The ISP currently uses a four-item physical fitness inventory test from the Cooper Institute consisting of the Sit & Reach, Sit-ups, Bench Press, and 1.5 Mile Run.

3. GOALS

This RFI invites participants to submit non-proprietary, non-price information about the availability of specified types of supplies and services. The RFI is not a procurement method and will not result in a participant receiving a contract. (44 Ill. Adm. Code 1.15) Responding to the RFI is not a prerequisite to participate in a future procurement(s), and does not obligate the state to conduct a future procurement. All information received in a participant’s response will be available for public review. (44 Ill. Adm. Code 1.2050[j])

You are prohibited from providing pricing, the details of customized solutions, sample procurement specifications, or any other information outside the scope of the RFI because it could disqualify your organization from participating in future related procurements. (30 ILCS 500/50-10.5[e])

However, you may provide general information about industry trends and innovations, products, services, or industry best practices that are not specifically tailored to meet the state’s needs. For additional information on prohibited vs. non-prohibited information, please see 44 Ill. Adm. Code 1.2005(v).

The ISP seeks information about practical and efficient ways to test an applicant and sworn officer’s upper body strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular abilities.

4. INFORMATION TO BE SUBMITTED

The ISP recognizes considerable effort may be required in preparing a response to this RFI. Please note, however, this is not a request for services. Each Respondent must bear all costs for preparing its RFI responses. Anyone interested in responding to this RFI should provide information organized as follows:

4.1. Background Information

Please provide a brief overview of your background, including but not limited to, experience working with similar state and governmental entities, specifically law enforcement agencies.

4.2. Description of Product(s)

Please provide a description of your product with reference to the goals articulated above. In particular, the ISP is interested in law enforcement specific physical fitness testing options for the purpose of new procedures and standards.

4.3. Description of Pricing Structure

Please provide a description of the types of expenses that could be incurred with regard to your proposed product. The ISP will also require a description of any and all typical types of continuing expenses for future operation of the requested service/product. PLEASE DO NOT PROVIDE ACTUAL COSTS.

4.4. Additional Information

The state of Illinois reserves the right to make all submissions to this RFI public.

5. PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF RESPONSE

OFFICIAL RESPONSE TO R.F.I. DUE: August 13, 2020 at 5:00 Central Time.

6. RESPONSE SUBMISSION

Official Responses to the RFI must be submitted electronically in a searchable PDF file smaller than 8MB in size via email no later than August 13, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. Central Time to: Debra.Logan@illinois.gov. The subject line of the e-email should be: “RFI – Physical Fitness Testing”.

For questions or additional information, please contact:

Debra Logan, Agency Procurement Officer Illinois State Police 801 S. Seventh Street, Suite 800-A Springfield, IL 62703 Email: Debra.Logan@illinois.gov image1.png