Virtual Firefighter Recruit Testing

The City of Mesa awarded a $60,000 contract to National Test Network, Inc. to deliver a fully virtual, proctored testing solution for firefighter recruit candidates. The scope includes the creation, administration, secure delivery, and rapid scoring of a standardized written exam for roughly 1,000 applicants, with the testing expected to occur in February 2022. The vendor must provide a secure online platform, live proctoring, candidate verification, and post‑exam reporting within five business days. This contract was the result of an open competition that attracted at least three respondents and was finalized in early 2022. • Provides virtual testing platform and live proctoring for firefighter recruit examinations. • Includes test development, secure candidate access, scoring, and reporting within 5 business days. • Awarded to National Test Network, Inc. for an estimated $60 K; no further renewal or extension terms noted.