To: Board of Directors
From: Lewis Broschard, Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Report Title: CPS HR Consulting - Promotion Exam Assessments
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to execute a contract with CPS HR Consulting in an amount not to exceed $400,000 for promotion exam assessments for the period November 1, 2025 through October 31, 2028.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Budgeted. 100% CCCFPD General Operating Fund.
BACKGROUND:
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District has historically engaged external vendors to administer complex promotional examinations for safety personnel, particularly for management and leadership roles such as Fire Prevention Captain, Battalion Chief, and Assistant Fire Chief. These exams are a critical component of the District's efforts to ensure a fair promotion process and to identify individuals best equipped to handle the responsibilities of leadership positions. By utilizing external vendors, the District can ensure impartiality, objectivity, and adherence to professional testing standards.
Due to an ongoing need for promotional testing driven by anticipated retirements and internal staff movement, the District initiated a Request for Proposal (RFP) process to identify a qualified vendor to support these efforts moving forward. After evaluating several proposals, the District selected CPS HR Consulting based on their proven track record, methodology, and alignment with legal and ethical testing standards.
CPS HR Consulting will develop, design, and administer legally-defensible exams that are job-related and fully comply with the Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures, as well as other applicable professional standards. Their approach ensures that promotional assessments will be fair, consistent, and tailored to the specific duties of the roles being tested, thereby enhancing the overall integr...
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