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Promotional Exam Administrator Services

Overview


Public Safety, Security & Fire
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United StatesPosted about 2 months agoDeadline: April 2nd, 2026

Fit Score


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SUMMARY


Seeking a vendor to provide and administer promotional exams and assessment centers for Fire Department candidates in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

KEY REQUIREMENTS


BUDGET

Estimate

$50,000 – $250,000

CONTRACT DURATION


8 months

TIMELINE


Issue Date: March 12th, 2026

Questions Deadline: March 20th, 2026 at 3:00 PM CT

Response Deadline: April 2nd, 2026 at 3:00 PM CT

Proposals will be opened: April 2nd, 2026 at 3:00 PM CDT

Contract End Date: November 30th, 2026

Fire Captain Assessment Center: May-June 2026

Battalion Fire Chief Assessment Center: Fall 2026

Assistant Fire Chief Assessment Center: Summer 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE


March 20th, 2026

Issuing Agency


City Of Cedar Rapids

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DESCRIPTION


The government authority in Cedar Rapids, Iowa seeks a vendor to provide comprehensive promotional exam administrator services for the administration of assessment centers related to promotional exams. Services will entail oversight and facilitation of assessment centers, ensuring that all examinations are administered in compliance with Iowa Code 400.9 (2026), which outlines the standards and procedures for promotional examinations.

Each assessment center must include a tactical exercise or simulation designed around Fire Department strategy, tactics, and established standard operating guidelines. These exercises will be evaluated by experienced fire officers to ensure an objective and thorough assessment of candidate competency. Service providers must be able to manage all logistical and administrative aspects of the exam process.

Source attribution

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