HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0115) M&C 19-0068City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 08/20/19 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 19-0068
LOG NAME: 13P19-0094 CIVIL SERVICE TESTING SERVICES HR JPB
SUBJECT
Authorize Execution of Contracts with Industrial Organizational Solutions, Inc., Cooperative Personnel Services, and Morris & McDaniel, Inc. for
Assessment Center for Police and Fire Testing Services in a Combined Annual Amount Up to $150,000.00 with One -Year Initial Term and
Authorize Four One-year Renewal Options for the Human Resources Department (ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the execution of contracts in a combined annual amount up to $150,000.00 with one-year initial
term and four one-year renewal options for the Human Resources Department with:
i) Industrial Organizational Solutions, Inc. for Entry Level Fire and Police Testing Services;
ii) Cooperative Personnel Services for Promotional Fire and Police Testing Services; and
iii) Morris & McDaniel, Inc. for Assessment Center for Police (may be expanded for Fire).
DISCUSSION:
The Human Resources Department (HRD) approached the Purchasing Division to secure agreements for Civil Service Fire and Police entry and
promotional testing services. Staff issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) that consisted of detailed scope of services. The RFP was advertised in
the Fort Worth Star -Telegram every Wednesday starting on March 13, 2019 through April 10, 2019. Eleven vendors were solicited from the
purchasing database; five responses were received.
The proposals were thoroughly reviewed by an evaluation team consisting of staff from different departments separately for entry level Fire and
Police testing services, promotional Fire and Police testing services and assessment center for Police, which may be expanded for Fire in the
future if needed. The evaluation team ranked the proposals based on pre -defined factors. The evaluation team determined the following vendors
provides the best overall solution to the each listed services:
i) Industrial Organizational Solutions, Inc. for Entry Level Fire and Police Testing Services;
ii) Cooperative Personnel Services for Promotional Fire and Police Testing Services;
iii) Morris & McDaniel, Inc. for Assessment Center for Police (may be expanded for Fire).
An administrative change order or increase may be made by the City Manager up to the amount allowed by relevant law and the Fort Worth City
Code and does not require specific City Council approval as long as sufficient funds have been appropriated
Upon City Council approval, the initial one-year term of these contracts shall begin. Contracts may be renewed up to four one-year terms at the
City's sole discretion. This action does not require specific City Council approval provided that sufficient funds are appropriated for the City to
meet its obligations during the renewal period.
A waiver of the goal for MBE/SBE sub -contracting was requested by the Purchasing Division and approved by the M/WBE Office, in accordance
with the BIDE Ordinance, because the purchase of goods or services is from sources where sub -contracting or supplier opportunities are
negligible.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that funds are available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, of the General Fund. Prior to
expenditure being made, the Human Resources Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by. Susan Alanis 8180
Originating Business Unit Head: Kevin Gunn 2015
Additional Information Contact: Cynthia Garcia 8525
John Padinjaravila Baby 2279