Work Simulation and Job Analysis Services

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) and Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) are seeking qualified organizations to provide comprehensive Job Analysis Studies and Work Simulation Exams through an Invitation for Bid (IFB605CO21001737). The procurement requires providers to conduct detailed job analysis studies of designated positions, create customized work simulation exams, and perform both standard and on-site work simulation exams for employees and job applicants throughout Missouri. Bidders must be licensed WorkSTEPS providers and capable of delivering services statewide, with a focus on physically demanding positions. The contract period will run for three years from the Notice to Proceed, with two optional one-year renewal periods. Electronic bids must be submitted via the MissouriBUYS website by April 20, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. CST, with pricing requested on a per-hour basis for Job Analysis Studies and per-participant basis for Work Simulation Exams. Key deliverables include detailed reports documenting job tasks, essential work requirements, and comprehensive exam results that support MoDOT's employee recruitment and placement processes.

MoDOT encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), with a target of 10% MBE and 5% WBE involvement through subcontractors, suppliers, or joint ventures. While no strict set-aside requirements are mandated, vendors with diverse business representation are preferred. The solicitation indicates MoDOT anticipates hiring approximately 104 new employees in physically demanding positions in 2021, with the highest service volume expected in Kansas City and St. Louis districts. The agency reserves the right to award multiple contracts to vendors located throughout the state, with work assignments determined by the geographical proximity of the successful bidder's business location to the employee or applicant's home address. Contractors will be reimbursed for pre-approved expenses according to state travel regulations and must maintain specific insurance coverage, including general liability ($3,000,000), automobile liability ($3,000,000), and workers' compensation insurance. While no specific budget range is provided, the comprehensive nature of the services and statewide scope suggest a potentially significant contract value.