CNA Testing Services

The Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL) is seeking comprehensive CNA Testing Services through solicitation number 005-RFP-1599-2025, focused on administering both written and skills assessments for Certified Nursing Assistant candidates statewide. The Request for Proposal was posted on March 17, 2025, with proposals due by April 4, 2025, at 4:00 PM CDT. Key objectives include ensuring candidate competency, improving testing accessibility for remote areas, maintaining robust testing security, and aligning with state and federal CNA certification requirements. Respondents must submit separate technical and cost proposals, adhering to strict confidentiality and formatting guidelines. The commodity code for this solicitation is 92420 for Examination and Testing Services, and interested parties can contact Craig Trotter at craig.trotter@iowa.gov or +1 515-322-8593 for additional information. The contract will have an initial two-year term with potential renewal options for up to four additional one-year periods, suggesting a desire for a long-term, stable testing infrastructure.

The solicitation appears to be open to multiple vendors, with the state potentially awarding multiple contracts based on proposed solutions. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, respondents will likely need to demonstrate significant experience in healthcare testing, technological capabilities, and the ability to administer standardized CNA assessments. The procurement represents a strategic shift from current community college-based testing to potentially more flexible and technology-driven evaluation methods. Though specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement suggests a significant investment in expanding workforce availability in the healthcare sector. The payment terms are structured as 0% 0, Net 60, indicating vendors will receive full payment within 60 days of invoice submission. The transition aims to create a more robust, accessible, and efficient CNA testing platform that can support Iowa's healthcare workforce development needs.