Pre-employment Psychololgical Evaluation Services for Police Officer Recruit / Police Officer Candidates

The City of Philadelphia Police Department is requesting proposals for pre-employment psychological evaluation services for Police Officer Recruit and Police Officer candidates, with proposals due October 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM Philadelphia Time and a pre-proposal meeting on September 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

No mandatory Small Business Enterprise (SBE) or Local Business Entity (LBE) participation ranges have been established for this contract; however, respondents must exercise best and good faith efforts to include SBEs, LBEs, or S/LBEs in their proposals. A Local Business Entity certification under Philadelphia Code Section 17-109(3)(b) is available as a favorable evaluation factor for applicants meeting specified residency, employment, or gross-receipts thresholds. LGBTQ Applicant Opportunity Data reporting is voluntary but available to applicants seeking to document LGBTBE certification.

Scope includes administration of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-3 (MMPI-3), a 75-minute face-to-face clinical interview, and submission of a written report compliant with Municipal Police Officers' Education & Training Commission requirements within two weeks of evaluation completion. Work is performed at the Recruitment/Background Investigations Unit, 400 North Broad Street, 4th Floor, Suite 117, Monday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, or at an alternate location determined by both parties.

Compensation is fixed: $350 per psychological evaluation (75 minutes), $150 per hour for consultation services or training sessions, and $175 per evaluation for review panel participation on split decisions. Each successful provider receives the same not-to-exceed amount per year based on the number of expected applicants. Multiple awards are anticipated. The initial contract term runs October 19, 2026, through October 18, 2027, with the City holding the option to extend for up to four additional one-year terms. Applicants must comply with HIPAA requirements, Philadelphia tax clearance, political contribution disclosure, and 21st Century Minimum Wage and Benefits Standards. Questions are due October 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM; answers post October 5, 2026.