IFB C5612474-D Pre-Employment Psychological Screening

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), Office of Peace Officer Selection (OPOS), Psychological Screening Program (PSP) is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for pre-employment psychological screening services. This ongoing requirement is intended to identify individuals who are suitable to perform peace officer duties in a safe and effective manner, as mandated by California state law and regulations. The awarded contractor will be responsible for conducting psychological interviews of applicants for CDCR's peace officer positions across multiple counties and jurisdictions. The contract will have an initial term of up to 7 years, with a minimum appointment requirement of 52 appointments per month, per site, averaged over any 24 distinct billing months. The IFB does not specify the total contract value or funding sources, but indicates the award will be made to the responsive, responsible bidder with the lowest price.

The IFB does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is also no information provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The procurement documents do not disclose a specific budget range, but note the CDCR reserves the right to augment the contract amount by 25-100% of the total bid. Interested vendors must submit their bids by the stated due date of August 26, 2024.