Pre-Employment Psychological Screening of Public Safety Candidates

The City of Peoria, Arizona (Maricopa County) is issuing Request for Proposal P26-0037 for pre-employment psychological screening services for public safety candidates, with proposals due by 5:00 P.M. Arizona Time on April 6, 2026. The City seeks qualified psychologists or firms of qualified examiners to conduct psychological evaluations for an estimated 100 applicants annually, comprising approximately 50 police officer candidates and 50 civilian/professional staff positions. Qualified providers must hold a doctoral degree in psychology with a minimum of five years postgraduate experience in diagnosis and treatment of emotional and mental disorders, including at least three years post-doctorate, along with Arizona state licensure or certification as a psychologist at the independent practice level. Individual examiners must demonstrate a minimum of two years' experience (preferably five or more years) conducting similar psychological screening services for public safety agencies and maintain continuing education relevant to the field. Key deliverables include dichotomous qualification ratings provided within two business days of examination and comprehensive narrative reports delivered within ten business days. Offerors must submit pricing in their own format with sufficient detail identifying inclusions, exclusions, or limitations. The initial contract term is one year with optional extensions available for supplemental periods totaling up to a maximum of 48 months, commencing on the effective date indicated in the award notice.

The solicitation does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting eligible respondents to particular enterprise categories. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information has been identified in the available documentation. The City reserves the right to award contracts to multiple companies and may authorize other eligible public agencies to utilize cooperative purchasing arrangements, or "piggyback" agreements, with contractor approval. Providers must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence. The City will review documented requests for price increases after two years of contract performance, with adjustments made only at contract extension. The City retains the right to terminate the contract without default by providing 30 days' written notice. No pre-proposal conference has been scheduled, and specific budget or award values have not been disclosed in the solicitation materials.