City of Clifton Professional Psychological Evaluation Services RFP 26-006 - 2026
City of CliftonCity · Clifton, NJ- Due
- Mar 5, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Feb 17, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Amisha Jariwala
- (973) 470-5288
The 30-second brief
The City of Clifton is soliciting proposals for Professional Psychological and Psychiatric Evaluation Services under Bid number 26-006. The contract period is for one year from the date of award. The scope includes conducting pre-employment psychological screenings for law enforcement recruits and post-employment 'fitness for duty' evaluations for officers, including sworn and civilian personnel. Services involve a three-phase process: written testing, one-on-one psychological interviews, and psychiatric evaluations if necessary. Respondents must utilize peer-reviewed test instruments and provide counseling for referred employees. Proposals are due by March 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM, delivered to the Purchasing Agent. Questions must be submitted in writing by February 27, 2025 (note: document contains conflicting years for question deadline).
Psychological screening plan, Psychiatric assessment plan, Fee schedule, Written assessments, Counseling recommendations
Suitability for employment, peer-reviewed instruments, elimination of cultural bias, competitive pricing, professional licensing
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Summary
The City of Clifton is soliciting proposals for Professional Psychological and Psychiatric Evaluation Services under Bid number 26-006.
The contract period is for one year from the date of award. The scope includes conducting pre-employment psychological screenings for law enforcement recruits and post-employment 'fitness for duty' evaluations for officers, including sworn and civilian personnel. Services involve a three-phase process: written testing, one-on-one psychological interviews, and psychiatric evaluations if necessary. Respondents must utilize peer-reviewed test instruments and provide counseling for referred employees. Proposals are due by March 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM, delivered to the Purchasing Agent. Questions must be submitted in writing by February 27, 2025 (note: document contains conflicting years for question deadline).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- Suitability for employment
- Peer-reviewed instruments
- Elimination of cultural bias
- Competitive pricing
- Professional licensing
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Psychological screening plan
- Psychiatric assessment plan
- Fee schedule
- Written assessments
- Counseling recommendations
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
10- Business Registration Certificate
- Business Entity Disclosure Certification
- Statement of Ownership Disclosure
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Disclosure Statement
- Affirmative Action Compliance Notice
- Certificate of Employee Information Report
- Insurance Certificates
- W-9
- Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran
- Submit to
- 900 Clifton Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey 07013
- Scope location
- Clifton, NJ
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Clifton?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 5, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: 900 Clifton Avenue, Clifton, New Jersey 07013. For questions, contact Amisha Jariwala.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Clifton in NJ, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Amisha Jariwala at (973) 470-5288. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Psychological screening plan, Psychiatric assessment plan, Fee schedule, Written assessments, Counseling recommendations. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Suitability for employment, peer-reviewed instruments, elimination of cultural bias, competitive pricing, professional licensing" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Clifton?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Clifton are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Clifton regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Business Registration Certificate, Business Entity Disclosure Certification, Statement of Ownership Disclosure, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Disclosure Statement, Affirmative Action Compliance Notice, Cer. Review the full document from City of Clifton for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Clifton, NJ. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.