RFP 2024-047 Development, Validation, and Administration of Promotional Processes for the LPD

The City of Lynchburg, Virginia is seeking a qualified vendor to develop, validate, and administer legally defensible promotional processes on an as-needed basis for the Lynchburg Police Department (LPD). The vendor will be responsible for conducting a job analysis, developing and validating the promotional process, preparing required reports, administering written exams and assessment centers, and providing feedback to candidates for the ranks of Police Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, and Deputy Chief. The proposed process must be valid according to the Uniform Guidelines for Employee Selection Procedures and applicable case law. The City desires the vendor to begin planning the next LPD promotional process by March 2024, with final results provided by May 30, 2024. The initial contract term is from date of award through June 30, 2025, with the option to renew for up to four additional one-year periods. The City will evaluate proposals based on understanding of services, proposed approach, vendor experience, legal defensibility of the process, proposal clarity, and cost.

This contract opportunity is open to all qualified vendors. The City has not identified any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The City has not provided any information about the award value or budget range for this contract.