Bureau of the Census, Procurement Office, FOB #3, Room 1541, Washington,(Suitland, MD) DC 20233

B -- EVALUATION AND STUDY OF PAY RATES FOR CENSUS 2000 POC Mark Holdrege or Jeff Brown at (301) 457-4600 The Census Bureau is requesting information from firms capable of conducting an evaluation study of the effectiveness of pay rates in recruiting and retention for the Census 2000 Non-Response Follow-up (NRFU) activities. The primary purpose of this analysis is to evaluate the effectiveness of locally competitive NRFU pay rates on employee recruitment, retention, and production. These rates are based upon an extensive study of the 1990 Census pay rates and 1998 Dress Rehearsal Non-Response Follow-up pay rates. Responses submitted to this synopses should contain information demonstrating the ability to meet the following technical requirements: 1) Statistical and tabular analysis of pay rates for accurate labor force predictions to determine causes and effects of pay rates on recruiting, hiring, and production; 2) Labor force analysis to evaluate reasons for attrition and retention, especially as it applies to competition for labor within defined areas; 3) Ability to analyze the effects of differential pay rates within single or multiple labor markets areas; 4) Ability to use current best practices for gathering and analyzing historical and current employment personnel data; 5) Experience designing, developing, administering, and analyzing large surveys of personnel; 6) Demonstrated experience meeting project time frames. Potential sources must submit a statement of capabilities (SOC) to this office. The SOC shall address the above requirements and contain pertinent and specific information addressing the following areas: 1) Experience: An outline of previous efforts, including specific work previously performed; 2) Personnel: name, professional qualifications, and specific experience of personnel who will be assigned to work in areas of the subject effort, and management personnel who might be assigned to work in areas of the subject effort; and 3) Facilities: a statement regarding the ability to securely gather and store sensitive personnel information. The gathering of this information may occur through personnel surverys and telephone interviews. The SOC must be submitted to Mark Holdrege within 25 days of this publication, and is limited to 25 pages, excluding resumes. All responses shall include company size status under the Standard Industrial Classification code. This announcement is for information and planning purposes only; does not constitute an RFP; and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. Responses to this request for information shall be submitted to: U.S. Bureau of the Census, Attn: Mr. Mark Holdrege, Human Resources Division, Room 3024, FB-3; Washington, DC 20233-1400. Posted 07/26/99 (W-SN358909). (0207)

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