Submitted By
Kira Tchang, Human Resources Director/Asst. Village Manager
Reviewed By
LKS
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Approving the Renewal of the Professional Services Agreement with Industrial/Organizational Solutions, Inc. for Firefighter and Police Department Testing Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $45,895 and Authorizing its Execution
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Overview
Overview
In support of Article 28 of Chapter 2 of the Village Code, the Village uses an independent service provider who specializes in public safety recruitment to conduct standardized testing to assist the Village in the establishment of entry level police and fire eligibility lists for filling sworn vacancies as well promotional eligibility lists.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Renew Agreement
Fiscal Impact
The FY21 budget provides funds for professional services for police and fire testing. General ledger account 1001-41080-131-530667 (External Support) has a total of $74,000 budgeted in FY2021.
The cost cost for the entry-level Police Officer recruitment (140 estimated candidates): $2,800.00.
The cost for the Police promotional process (30 estimated candidates): $28,095.00
Additional Expenses: $15,000 in psychological assessments (30 estimated candidates)
Total Cost = $45,895.00
Background
Eligibility and Promotional lists are required for the hiring and promotion of certain Sworn Staff in the Police and Fire Departments. As of meeting date, the current status of eligibility and promotional lists in the Village is as follows:
Police Entry Level: Expires January 2020. Staff is requesting the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners grant a one-year extension to the current list, resulting in a January 2021 expiration date. Anticipate testing in Nov/Dec 2021.
Police Sergeants: No Active List. Sergeants Promotional List was promulgated in February of 2020. The list was exhausted in May of 2020. Anticipate testing in Feb 2021.
Firefighter/Paramedic Entry Level: January 2022.
Fire Lieutenant: Expires October 2023.
Fire Battalion Chief: Expires June 2022.
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Previous Board Action
RES-19-214: The Board originally approved a Professional Service Agreement with Industrial/Organizational solutions, Inc on July 29, 2019 in an amount not-to-exceed $59,985.00 RES 20-169: The Board previously amended the Professional Service Agreement with Industrial/Organizational Solutions, Inc. on July 6, 2020 to a total not-to-exceed amount of $99,370.00 for the life of the contract.
Citizen Advisory Commission Action
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Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments
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Intergovernmental Cooperation Opportunities
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