Computerized Pre-Employment Test

The Texas Department of Public Safety's Intelligence and Counterterrorism (ICT) division is soliciting bids for a computerized pre-employment test for Communications Operator positions through Solicitation No. 405-25R0015894. The procurement seeks a web-based platform to evaluate critical job-related skills including multi-tasking, decision-making, map reading, memory recall, and data entry, along with a personality assessment to analyze individual work behaviors. Vendors must provide a testing platform that includes validation criteria linked directly to Communications Operator job duties and must comply with federal employment laws. Electronic bid responses are due by 5:00 PM Central Time on July 11, 2025, with an anticipated contract award date of July 22, 2025. The contract term is five years from the effective date, with a potential six-month extension option, and will support pre-employment testing for 168 Communications Operator positions. Bidders will be evaluated using a best value standard, with significant emphasis on past performance, and may be disqualified for negative vendor performance ratings, active Corrective Action Plans, or cancelled purchase orders within the previous 12 months.

The solicitation encourages participation from Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) and offers preferences for vendors that produce goods in Texas or are owned by service-disabled veterans. Vendors must provide comprehensive documentation including financial stability evidence such as audited financial statements or a Dun & Bradstreet report. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated in the documents, the Mandatory Pricing Schedule indicates a potential no-cost or placeholder pricing structure. Bidders must complete multiple compliance documents, including the Department of Public Safety's Information and Certifications Form, which requires attestations on various state and federal regulations. The solicitation requires vendors to demonstrate the capability to support comprehensive pre-employment testing, provide end-user training for administrators, and comply with extensive state procurement regulations. Vendors must also complete standard state documentation including a W-9 form, Texas Identification Number application, and direct deposit authorization, highlighting the comprehensive administrative requirements for potential contractors.