Fire and police department psychological evaluations

The City of South Fulton, Georgia is seeking psychological evaluation services for its Fire Rescue and Police Departments through Request for Proposal (RFP) 25-16. The procurement requires a licensed psychologist to conduct comprehensive psychological assessments for public safety personnel, including pre-employment screenings, annual evaluations, and fitness-for-duty examinations. The annual service volume is estimated at 20-25 firefighter candidates and 25-30 police officer candidates. Bidders must demonstrate at least three years of experience in evaluating public safety personnel and utilize standardized psychological testing instruments like MMPI-2-RF and CPI. The proposal will be evaluated using a 100-point criteria system, with points allocated as follows: experience (30 points), validated testing instruments (20 points), cost proposal (20 points), references (10 points), local preference (10 points), and ability to meet reporting deadlines (10 points). The RFP was released on September 24, 2025, with proposals due by 2 PM on October 30, 2025. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 8, 2025, at 10 AM EST, and the initial contract term is one year with potential renewals for up to three additional one-year periods.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract allows for potential multiple provider awards and includes provisions for E-Verify participation and compliance with Georgia state regulations. Proposers must meet comprehensive insurance requirements and demonstrate the ability to provide detailed written reports with clear psychological assessment recommendations. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the evaluation criteria suggest the city will consider cost as a significant factor in vendor selection. The procurement allows for potential contract negotiations with the top-ranked proposer and reserves the right to terminate the solicitation if appropriate. The initial contract term of one year, with potential renewals, indicates the city's intent to establish a long-term partnership with a qualified psychological evaluation provider for its public safety departments.