SLED Opportunity · CONNECTICUT · CITY OF NEW HAVEN
AI Summary
The City of New Haven seeks a licensed clinical psychologist or social worker to perform psychological testing and assessments of police candidates per Connecticut POST standards. The RFP evaluates qualifications, experience, methodology, and cost for approximately 40-60 candidates annually.
NHPD is looking for a Clinical Psychologist or Clinical Social Worker to assist with the assessment of new Candidates. “The Police Officer Standards and Training Council requires that the examination be conducted by a clinical psychologist licensed by the state of Connecticut or who holds an equivalent license in another state, or a medical doctor licensed by the state of Connecticut or who holds an equivalent license in another state who has a specialty in psychiatry, or a clinical social worker licensed by the state of Connecticut, or who holds an equivalent license in another state, who is a BCD (board certified diplomate) in clinical social work from the American board of social work examiners or who holds a DCSW (diplomate in clinical social work) from the national association of social workers, who provides the law enforcement unit with documentation of the examination and who provides a written opinion of the candidate's overall psychological stability to fill a position as a police officer.” (State of CT POST Regulation Sec. 7-294e-16(j)
Evaluate whether the proposer demonstrates the required professional credentials and regulatory qualifications to perform psychological evaluations for police candidates, including licensure as a clinical psychologist, clinical social worker, or psychiatrist as permitted by Connecticut POST requirements, and any applicable BCD/DCSW credentials for clinical social workers.
Higher scores should reflect clear proof of current licensure, relevant certifications, experience with law enforcement candidate evaluations, and an approach that results in a documented written opinion of each candidate’s overall psychological stability for police officer service.
Evaluate the proposer’s depth of experience providing psychological or clinical assessment services for law enforcement or comparable public safety agencies.
Consider the number of years providing services, examples from at least three police projects of similar nature and scope, experience with pre-conditional, post-conditional, and fit-for-duty evaluations, and demonstrated ability to support hiring decisions for police candidates.
Evaluate the quality, appropriateness, and defensibility of the proposed psychological test battery and clinical assessment process for law enforcement candidates.
Higher scores should reflect use of validated assessment tools, alignment with POST standards and accepted psychological or clinical social work practices, clear integration of oral interviews and test-battery analysis, objective clinical judgment, and a sample written report that supports candidate recommendations.
Evaluate the proposer’s demonstrated familiarity with law enforcement, the New Haven Police Department mission and values, and the practical expectations of police service.
Consider the proposer’s knowledge of diverse populations, multi-lingual cultures, individuals with disabilities, and applicable Americans with Disabilities Act considerations related to hiring and employing police officers. Higher scores should reflect a clear explanation of how these factors inform candidate screening and assessment.
Evaluate the proposer’s written procedure and work plan for each step of the psychological evaluation process, including referral intake, scheduling, candidate evaluation, documentation, communication with the Department, and quality control.
Higher scores should reflect a clear, practical process that can schedule requested appointments within seven (7) days, provide verbal or written confirmation of test results within forty-eight (48) hours, and deliver a detailed written report within one (1) week of the evaluation.
Evaluate the proposer’s ability to collect and present qualitative and quantitative data, produce clear sample reports, justify candidate assessment findings, and make appropriate information accessible to the Chief of Police and Board of Police Commissioners.
Higher scores should reflect written reports that are timely, objective, clinically defensible, understandable to decision-makers, and supported by interview findings, test-battery results, and relevant professional standards.
Pass/Fail. The proposer must confirm the ability to store and maintain psychological screening records in a secure location approved in advance by the Chief of Police or designee; provide Department access to files for legal, departmental, or research purposes as needed; return all psychological files to the Department within sixty (60) days of contract termination; retain files according to APA, State, and Federal recordkeeping requirements; and maintain appropriate clinical staffing during normal business hours for ongoing consultation.
Evaluate the reasonableness, completeness, and competitiveness of the proposer’s cost proposal in relation to the proposed services and anticipated annual volume of approximately 40–60 candidates.
Pricing should include per-unit costs for pre-conditional psychological evaluations, post-conditional psychological evaluations, and fit-for-duty evaluations, including the complete written report and staff review, as well as any hourly consultation fee for hearings, litigation support, or expert testimony.
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In essence, you must legally verify your identity and the authenticity of your signature on the document.
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Statement of Qualifications:
Each solicitation response shall include a Statement of Qualifications in the format provided in this Solicitation upon stationary of the responding entity.
All questions must be answered, and the data given must be clear and comprehensive. The respondent may submit any additional information he/she desires.
This comprehensive financial review is a necessary step for the City of New Haven to ensure the respondent possesses the financial capacity to successfully undertake and complete the proposed project. Your affirmative response confirms your understanding and willingness to comply with these requirements if requested.
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As a bidder or proposer, any document you submit to the City of New Haven may be a public record and be open for personal inspection or copying by any person. In Connecticut ‘s public records” are defined as all documents, papers, letters, maps, books, tapes, photographs, films, sound recordings, data processing software, or other material, regardless of the physical form, characteristics, or means of transmission, made or received pursuant to law or ordinance or in connection with the transaction of official business by any agency. Section 1-210, CT. A document is subject to personal inspection and copying unless it falls under one of the public records exemptions created under Connecticut law. Answer No if : No part of your proposal is exempt from disclosure under the Connecticut public record law.
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a.
If its initial term is longer than one year, exclusive of options/renewals that are less than two years.
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If options/renewals on the initial term exceed two years collectively and/or consecutively, or
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If any options/renewals materially alter the terms or conditions of a contract in the judgment of the city purchasing agent.
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SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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