Fire And Police Pretest Training

The City of Pittsburgh Office of Management & Budget, on behalf of the Department of Human Resources and Civil Services, is soliciting proposals for Fire and Police Pretest Training services through RFP #2023-RFP-215. The procurement seeks a contractor to deliver comprehensive pre-test training sessions for entry-level Firefighter and Police Officer applicants, with approximately 20-25 Firefighter sessions and 24 Police Officer sessions planned for 2024-2027. Each 3-hour training session will focus on test-taking strategies, examination components, and skill areas relevant to civil service entry exams, accommodating a maximum of 30 participants per session across various Pittsburgh locations during weekdays, weekends, and evenings. The proposal evaluation will utilize a 100-point scoring system, with points allocated across five categories: Firm's Qualifications (15 points), Project Team Qualifications (15 points), Project Approach and Plan (30 points), Cost Proposal (30 points), and MWDBE/VOSB Good Faith Effort (10 points). Proposal responses are due September 21, 2023, at 5:00 pm, with the contract subject to City Council approval and contingent on full contract execution.

The City has established specific participation goals for minority-owned businesses (18%), women-owned businesses (7%), and veteran-owned small businesses (5%), requiring proposers to demonstrate good faith efforts in including these enterprises. Contractors must complete various forms and disclosures, including a Non-Disclosure Agreement, conflict of interest certifications, and comprehensive fee disclosures. While the specific budget range is not explicitly stated in the documents, the procurement suggests a multi-year contract with significant training session volume across Firefighter and Police Officer candidate preparation. Proposers will need to show substantial qualifications in developing and delivering professional test preparation curriculum, with a strong emphasis on diverse business participation and detailed documentation of their approach to meeting the city's training objectives. The contract appears designed to provide structured, strategic preparation for candidates seeking entry into critical public safety roles within the City of Pittsburgh's civil service system.