Consulting Services, Police, Fire and Correctional Examinations

The Baltimore County, Maryland, Purchasing Division is seeking bids for consulting services related to police, fire, and correctional examinations. The successful bidder will provide expert professional advice and assistance in the development of appropriate selection procedures, examination development, and test item development for police, fire, and correctional entry-level and promotional assessments. The contract term will be for one year, with the option to renew for up to four additional one-year periods. The estimated value of the contract is $1,100,000. Some key aspects of the job include: • Developing selection procedures and examinations for police, fire, and correctional positions • Providing expert professional advice and assistance in test item development and validation • Working with the County's Office of Human Resources to develop and administer exams • Providing training to Subject Matter Experts and scoring procedures for exams • Assisting with the administration of assessments and providing written and verbal evaluation of final validation reports • Participating in the development of test items, including multiple-choice tests, oral tests, and performance tests • Providing court testimony as required • Meeting with the County's representatives to discuss progress and provide updates on the project