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October 24, 2024, City Council Regular Meeting
Title
24. Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Annual Contract with PAS Consulting Group for Promotional Testing in an Amount Not to Exceed $118,600. The Savannah Police Department will use this contract for promotional testing for the ranks of Corporal, Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain. (SPD)
Strategic Priority
Public Safety
Description

This contract is to procure promotional testing services from PAS Consulting in an amount not to exceed $118,600. SPD will use this contract for promotional testing for the ranks of Corporal, Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain. Promotional testing is a critical component in ensuring that qualified, capable officers are promoted within the Savannah Police Department, based on merit, leadership ability, and readiness for higher responsibilities. A structured, transparent, and fair testing process is essential for maintaining integrity, equity, and morale within the department. 

 

The method used for this procurement was the request for proposals (RFP), which evaluates criteria in addition to cost. The proposals were evaluated on the basis of the Proposer’s qualifications and experience, including support capabilities, technical capabilities, fees, references, and local participation goals. Five (five) proposals were received in response to this RFP. The proposal was advertised, opened, and reviewed. The contract term expires on October 23, 2025. This contract also includes four (4) available annual renewal options. Delivery: As needed. Terms: Net 30 days.

 

The proposers are:

B.P. PAS Consulting Group (Dunwoody, GA)(D) $118,600

02.  UGA Research (Athens, GA)(D)  $50,000

03.  Morris & McDaniel (Alexandria, VA)(D)  $165,500

04.  Emergency Services Consulting (Chantilly, VA)(D)  $211,800

05.  I/O Solutions (Westchester, IL)(D)   $280,740

A pre-proposal conference was conducted, and three (3) vendors attended. (D) Indicates non-local, non-DBE-owned business.

Local vendors notified via the supplier portal: Yes
Total sent: 917
Total received: 5

Recommendation

Approval

Contact
Kelvin Bryant, Director, Savannah Police Department
Financial Impact
Expenditure of $118,600 from the General/Support Services/Other Contractual Service Fund
Review Comments
Attachments
Exhibit 1: Funding Verification - SPD Promotional Testing.pdf
Exhibit 2: Purchasing Notes - SPD Promotional Testing.pdf
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