Promotional examinations for police

The City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement, on behalf of the Detroit Police Department, is soliciting proposals through a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Promotional Examination Services for a one-year initial term with an optional one-year renewal. The procurement seeks qualified firms to conduct job analysis, develop and administer written examinations for approximately 1,500-1,700 candidates, facilitate oral boards for approximately 500-600 candidates, provide candidate orientation sessions, and deliver individualized feedback along with final reports containing statistical analysis for police promotional ranks of Sergeant, Detective, and Lieutenant. Respondents must demonstrate a minimum of seven years of experience providing promotional examination services for projects of similar scope and size. The technical evaluation will assess qualifications and experience (35 points), technical qualifications including test security and contingency planning (35 points), understanding and approach (20 points), and pricing (10 points), with an additional five possible Detroit Equalization Credits available for Detroit-headquartered businesses. A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for January 26, 2026 via Microsoft Teams; written questions must be submitted by January 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST with answers distributed by February 3, 2026. Proposals are due February 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST and must be submitted exclusively through the EUNA Bonfire Supplier Portal, with faxed or mailed submissions not accepted.

Respondents certified as Detroit-headquartered, Detroit-resident, or Detroit-based businesses are eligible for equalization pricing credits of five percent or higher, subject to compliance with Section 17-5-12 of the Detroit City Municipal Code. All respondents must submit completed questionnaires, pricing documentation organized by staff classification, executed and notarized affidavits covering hiring policy compliance, political contribution disclosures, and non-collusion certifications, along with proof of insurance, System of Awards Management (SAM) registration, and income and revenue tax clearance. Contractors must obtain City of Detroit Treasury Clearance approval and City Council approval prior to contract commencement and must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including workers' compensation, employers' liability of $500,000 per occurrence, commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and errors and omissions/cyber liability insurance of $1,000,000 per claim/$5,000,000 aggregate. The contract terms include payment within 30 days of invoice receipt and compensation not to exceed the maximum amount specified in the fee schedule. The RFP reserves the City's right to request oral presentations, conduct site visits, make alternative awards, or cancel the solicitation; one or multiple awards are anticipated as a result of this procurement. No specific budget or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents.