Title
Recruit and Promotional Test Writer Services (Ordinance S-47525)
Description
Request authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a five-year contract with Spitfire Fire Training and Testing, LLC for the provision of Recruit and Promotional Test Writer Services for the Fire Department’s Human Resources Section. The aggregate contract value will not exceed $70,050. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Fire Department's Human Resources Section administers Fire Fighter Recruit exams annually and promotional exams for Engineers and Fire Captains bi-annually and requires study packets and refined exams comprised of fair, consistent, and relevant questions that address appropriate local community characteristics, and City of Phoenix and fire industry standards which reduces and eliminates grievances.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, normal competition was waived, citing a determination memo - without competition.
Contract Term
The five-year contract term will begin on or about May 5, 2021.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $70,050; funds are available in the Fire Department's budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Jeff Barton and the Fire Department.