Description
The Washington State Department of Licensing is seeking a vendor to provide test administration services for cosmetology, hair design, nail technician, barber, esthetics, master esthetics, and instructor examinations. The selected vendor will be responsible for administering computer-based written examinations and practical assessments in collaboration with the National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC). The contract term is expected to be 24 months, with the option to extend for up to 8 years. The vendor must have at least 3 years of experience in administering professional, computer-based written examinations and be pre-approved to administer NIC examinations. The vendor will also be required to provide a performance/maintenance bond of $325,000 within 30 days of contract execution. Some key requirements include:
• Administering computer-based written examinations and practical assessments for cosmetology disciplines
• Collaborating with the National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC)
• Providing a performance/maintenance bond of $325,000 within 30 days of contract execution
• Meeting minimum privacy and data security requirements
• Having at least 3 years of experience in administering professional, computer-based written examinations
• Being pre-approved to administer NIC examinations
• Being licensed to do business in the state of Washington at the time of contract execution