About this opportunity
AI summaryThe City of Tucson is seeking proposals to develop and administer online entry-level firefighter examinations with remote proctoring and webcam monitoring. The scope of work offsite includes examination planning, testing material preparation, an online testing platform, scoring, reporting, and customer support for city staff and candidates. Only USA organizations are eligible to bid. Offers must be submitted electronically through the City's online bidding system by Monday, November 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local AZ time. A pre-submittal meeting takes place on November 9, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. local AZ time, and all questions must be submitted by November 11, 2026. Submittals must include responses to the evaluation criteria, a pricing proposal, and a signed Offer and Acceptance form. The resulting contract will run for a period of one year.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- City of Tucson
- Solicitation No.
- 270195
Scope of work
- Develop and administer online entry-level firefighter examinations with remote proctoring
- Provide examination planning and preparation of testing materials
- Supply an online testing platform and remote proctoring with webcam monitoring
- Deliver candidate scoring and electronic reporting of examination results within three calendar days
- Provide customer support for City staff and candidates during testing periods
- Provide candidate study guides and practice tests for separate purchase
- Provide secure retention of examination data and session recordings for five years after contract closeout
- Provide additional, alternate, or replacement examinations upon City request
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Methodology | Not specified |
| Qualifications and Experience | Not specified |
| Price Proposal | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Registered vendor with the City of Tucson
- Possess a City of Tucson Business License or a written determination that a license is not required
- Qualified personnel with experience relevant to developing and administering firefighter examinations
Documents to include with your response
- Response to Evaluation Criteria
- Pricing Proposal
- Signed Offer and Acceptance Form
- List of Subcontractors (if applicable)
- City of Tucson Business License copy (if applicable)
- Written notification and justification for confidential information (if applicable)
- Proposed Contract Exceptions (if applicable)
Key dates
- Publish Date
- October 29, 2026
- Pre-Submittal Meeting
- Monday, November 9, 2026, 9:30 am LOCAL AZ TIME
- Question Submission Deadline
- November 11, 2026, 11:59pm
- Submittal Due Date
- Monday, November 23, 2026 AT 2:00 P.M. LOCAL AZ TIME
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the City's online bidding system
- Instructions
- Offers must be submitted through the City's procurement portal at https://secure.procurenow.com/portal/tucson-az and be in SUBMITTED status prior to the due date. Physical, facsimile, or email responses will not be accepted.
Contract details
- Term
- One year
- Place of performance
- Offsite / Remote
- Insurance and bonding
- Commercial General Liability, Commercial Automobile Liability, Worker's Compensation, Professional Liability (Technology Errors & Omissions), and Network Security (Cyber) and Privacy Liability insurance from insurers rated A.M. Best A- or better.