Pre-Employment Psychological Evaluation Services

The City of Akron is seeking a licensed provider to conduct pre-employment psychological evaluations, testing, interviews, and written suitability reports for designated positions under a one-year contract with up to two annual extensions.

City of Akron > Purchasing Division


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Open (open)
PPS/26
Oct 02, 2026 08:30 PM
Sep 17, 2026 08:00 PM
1 year base + 2 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
purchasing@akronohio.gov
+13303752720
166 South High Street, Akron, OH, USA
Submission Instructions
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Description

The City of Akron is requesting proposals from qualified, licensed providers to conduct pre-employment psychological evaluations for candidates considered for designated positions, particularly roles involving public safety, confidential information, and high-stress decision-making. Services include reviewing background information, administering validated job-appropriate assessments and standardized testing, conducting clinical interviews, preparing objective written reports with recommendations regarding suitability, securely maintaining records, consulting with Human Resources, and meeting agreed-upon turnaround times. Providers must hold a psychologist license or equivalent credential in Ohio, demonstrate relevant pre-employment evaluation experience, comply with applicable employment-testing laws and ADA and EEOC requirements, and maintain professional liability insurance. Proposals must describe the provider's background, relevant experience, key evaluators and licenses, evaluation approach, reporting criteria, timelines, and per-candidate pricing and additional fees; three references are required. The contract term is one year, with up to two additional one-year extensions by mutual agreement, and pricing must remain firm for the contract period.

Classification Codes
NAICS621112Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists
PSCQ403Evaluation and Screening
Smart Codes
psychological evaluationspsychological testingclinical interviews
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Sep 17, 2026 08:00 PM-Open Date
Sep 30, 2026 08:30 PM-Questions Due Date
Oct 02, 2026 08:30 PM-Proposal Due Date
Requirements
Required
  • Worker's Compensation
  • General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Auto Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability — $1,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
No
Location
Local Preference:Local Preference
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