What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Department of Public Safety is seeking licensed psychologists to perform psychological evaluations for pre-employment, reinstatement, and retire/rehire purposes. Services will be provided on an as-needed basis in accordance with contract terms.
Scope of work
- Pre-Employment Psychological Evaluations
- Reinstatement Psychological Evaluations
- Retire/Rehire Psychological Evaluations
- Comprehensive file review and interpretation of at least two psychological tests per evaluation
- Submission of required evaluation documentation
- Remote pre-employment evaluations via HIPPA-compliant platform
- Two to four hours of procedural training by current DPS psychologists
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Compliance with minimum requirements and documentation | Not specified |
| Past performance and reference checks | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Valid applicable degree(s) to be a licensed psychologist
- Current, valid, unrestricted Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (TSBEP) license
- At least two (2) full-time years of experience in diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders
- Completed at minimum ten (10) law enforcement psychological evaluations
- Experience using empirically validated psychological tests
- Knowledge of current research and familiarity with employment law impacting pre-employment evaluations
- Three (3) professional references verifying diagnosis/treatment and psychological evaluation experience
- Ability to begin training and provide services upon contract execution
Documents to include with your response
- Solicitation, Page 1 (signed, with any signed addenda)
- Information and Certifications Form
- W-9 Form (Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certifications)
- Direct Deposit Authorization Form (74-176), if choosing direct deposit
- Copy of applicable degree and current TSBEP license
- Résumés of key personnel
- Minimum of three (3) professional references
- Project Schedule and Plan
- Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan
- Mandatory Pricing Schedule
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via email or DPS Online Bid Room
- Instructions
- Submit to [email protected] (Attention: 405-25R0011152) or via DPS Online Bid Room. Use sans serif 12-point font on 8-1/2" x 11" format, paginated with a full table of contents.