Procurement Officer, United States Capitol Police, 119 D St., NE, Washington, DC 20510

A -- DEVELOPMENT OF MEDICAL & PHYSICAL FITNESS STANDARDS FOR THE U.S. CAPITOL POLICE SOL USCP-99-002 DUE 111999 POC Gail McNamara (202) 228-0025 E-MAIL: Gail Mcnamara at Capitol Police, gail_mcnamara@cap-police.senate.gov. U.S. CAPITOL POLICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Physical, Medical, and Fitness The U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) is soliciting proposals for the research and development of physical, medical, and fitness standards for sworn police officers. The USCP is seeking the following requirements from the contractor: 1.Development and implementation of a pre-employment physical abilities test (PAT); 2.Development of medical guidelines for use in pre-employment and incumbent medical evaluations; and, 3.Development of incumbent fitness standards with an accompanying mandatory fitness program. In addition to the design of the PAT, medical guidelines, and fitness program, the selected contractor will be expected to perform the following tasks: 1.Adhere to schedules jointly developed by the USCP Project Manager and the contractor for the development and conduct of the projects. 2.Keep the USCP Project Manager informed of progress, design, and administrative developments and any/all changes which may occur throughout thecourse of the projects. 3.Propose and implement procedures designed to minimize adverse impact on the physical abilities test. 4.Advise the USCP on the setting of cut-off scores, placement of the PAT in the overall selection battery, and establishing a pass/fail or weighting scheme. 5.Advise the USCP on the proper implementation and application of the medical standards. 6.Advise the USCP on policy development for a mandatory fitness program (grandfathering, incentives, consequences). 7.Develop a training manual and train designated USCP staff in administration procedures of the PAT, medical standards, and fitness evaluations. 8.Develop a training manual and train designated USCP staff in equipment maintenance and/or calibration (as necessary) for the PAT and/or medical standards. 9.Develop and deliver a PAT demonstration video for police officer candidates. 10.Advise the USCP on PAT preparation methods for candidates. 11.Develop and deliver all forms associated with the administration and record keepingof the PAT, medical and fitness standards. All products delivered to the USCP are expected to be tailor-made for the USCP. Respondents wishing to incorporate standing products must identify them in their proposals as such. Medical expertise may be provided to the selected contractor by the Office of the Attending Physician, U.S. Capitol. Respondents to this RFP must provide in the financial proposal a specific cost for staff medical expertise. Respondents to this RFP will provide a complete description of the methodology(ies) to be used, including data collection methods, validation strategy(ies) to be used and an anticipated time line for each stage of project development. A full report addressing each component is required at the conclusion of the job analysis, including a complete description of the methodology, data collection, sample size, and descriptive statistics, including analyses by sub-group. The report for each component will also include a test development plan indicating and supporting the validation strategy recommended and outlining a specific work plan for conduct. A final report addressing each component of the project is required within thirty (30) days of completion (implementation) of each component. Respondents to this RFP shall address all requirements above and provide in their proposal: a.A reference list indicating completed contracts with law enforcement agencies, specific products provided, and contact information. b.Evidence of legal defensibility, challenges and outcomes of past projects. c.Experience with expert testimony. d.Staff credentials, identifying actual intended project manager and on-site personnel. e.Expectations of the USCP to provide administrative staff for on site activities. Proposals will be rated and ranked on the technical evaluation factors listed below and on price. Technical merit is considered to be of greater importance than price, however, the importance of price will increase as the technical merit of the offers becomes more equal. The technical factors are as follows: Physical Abilities Test Development Methodology, Medical Guidelines Development Methodology, Physical Fitness Standards Test Development and Program Methodology, Corporate/Staff Qualifications, and Experience with Public Safety. The USCP intends to award a contract resulting from this request for proposals to the offeror deemed most advantageous to the USCP. The USCP intends to select an awardee on the basis of initial offers received. The USCP reserves the right to conduct negotiations and clarifications with offerors, but expects the "best and final" offer should be submitted in the initial response to this RFP. The USCP and the proposed awardee shall execute a contract incorporating this RFP, the awardee's proposal, and standard USCP terms and conditions. Other employing offices of the Legislative Branch of the U.S. Government may enter into their own contract agreements with any respondent(s) to this RFP. This option is exercisable at the sole discretion of other employing officesof the Legislative Branch and does not bind other employing offices of the Legislative Branch to exercise this option. Respondents may be invited to present their proposals to the USCP to provide additional information and/or clarification prior to the final selection of a contractor. Should this occur, all professional and/or travel expenses will be incurred by the respondent. Award of this contract is anticipated by mid-January, 2000 with work starting immediately thereafter. Final results of all products are deliverable by July 30, 2000. Interested vendors are to submit a full proposal and fixed price quotations for the services described above, and hourly rates for administrative and/or legal defense of the job analysis, tests, and standards should they be challenged. All products are to be developed in accordance with relevant professional and legal guidelines, standards and principles. Proposals (four copies) are due by 5:00 pm EST, November 19, 2000 and should be submitted to: Mr. J. Bruce Holmberg, Director, Financial Management Division, United States Capitol Police, 119 D Street N.E., Washington, DC 20510. Proposals shall consist of separate volumes, Volume I containing the Technical Proposal, and Volume II containing the Price Proposal. All information pertaining to this request for proposals is contained herein. Technical questions regarding the provision of these services should be directed to Ms. Gail McNamara, Manager Professional Development, Human Resources Management Division, at (202)228-0025 or by e-mail at gail_mcnamara@cap-police.senate.gov. Posted 09/27/99 (W-SN384708). (0270)

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