Post Offer Employment Testing

Background

The Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) is seeking competitive quotes for a qualified Testing Provider to deliver Post Offer Employment Testing across all Iowa DOT District Field Offices. The goal of this contract is to ensure that job-specific tests are conducted to determine the fitness of candidates for their applied positions, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The contract aims to provide equitable access and support statewide participation by maintaining multiple testing sites throughout Iowa, ensuring accessibility for all eligible individuals.

Work Details

The Testing Provider will be responsible for conducting Post Offer Employment Testing, which includes job-specific tests that qualify or disqualify candidates based on their fitness for duty. The provider must maintain multiple testing locations across urban, suburban, and rural areas in Iowa, ensuring candidates do not travel more than two hours from their assigned DOT garage. The provider is required to regularly assess testing site locations for geographic distribution and accessibility. A complete list of all testing locations with mailing addresses must be provided. Deliveries shall be F.O.B Destination.

Period of Performance

The contract will have an initial term of 12 months, with the option to renew for up to five additional 12-month periods. The estimated start date is upon Notice to Proceed Announcement.

Place of Performance

Testing will be conducted at various locations across Iowa as determined by the Testing Provider, ensuring broad geographic coverage.

Bidder Requirements

Bidders must certify that they have read and accepted all terms outlined in the solicitation. They must also provide proof of their ability to meet the specifications and requirements set forth by the Iowa DOT.