The Spokane Police Department issued an Informal Request for Proposals (IRFP #6405‑25) for comprehensive police psychological evaluation services, including pre‑employment screening, fitness‑for‑duty, critical‑incident response, and on‑call support. The contract will begin July 1 2025 for an initial two‑year term, with the possibility of up to three one‑year renewals. The award is intended for Public Safety Psychological Services, and the solicitation required the use of specific psychometric instruments (MMPI‑3, PAI, CPI, Wonderlic) and in‑person assessments conducted at the contractor’s office. The solicitation emphasized a 24/7 on‑call capability, legal defensibility of testing, and compliance with ADA and IACP guidelines.
• Scope: ~50 pre‑employment evaluations per year, 1‑2 fitness‑for‑duty assessments, 2‑7 critical‑incident debriefings, plus 24/7 on‑call availability.
• Requirements: Washington‑state‑licensed psychologist, ≥5 years public‑safety assessment experience, use of listed psychometric tools, in‑person testing only.
• Contract terms: Initial 2‑year term, renewable up to 5 years total, 40 % evaluation weight on cost, 60 % on technical/management proposals.