The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutExhibit 3ATTACHMENT "B" A. Fees for Lieutenant Assessment: Item 1. Job Anal sis Cost $10 000 Includes SME meetings, necessary travel, assembling survey, analyzing survey data, and writin. exam 'lan. 2. Open and Closed -Book Technical Knowledge Test Development and Administration $13,300 Includes test development (two 100-item tests), SME meeting to review materials, necessary travel, camera ready copy of test materials, monitor training and one staff for one day of administration, and appeal process for one version. Assumes that all written tests are administered on the same da . 3. Situational Jud ' ment Test Develo ment and Administration $12 500 Includes test development (two 30-items tests), SME meeting to review materials, necessary travel, camera ready copy of test materials, monitor training and one staff for one day of administration, and appeal process for one version. Assumes that all written tests are administered on the same da . 4. Candidate Pre aration Manual and Tutorial Sessions $8 400 Includes camera ready copy of preparation guide with sample exercises, on -site tutorial sessions (over 3 consecutive days to accommodate candidate work schedules , and camera-rea% co.— o /uestions and Answers" .acket, 5. Test Scorin l and A eals Includes scarring ofall test components and incorporation results from the $6 500 -ao'eal ,rocess. 6. Final Re • ort $7 500 Includes camera -read co. o .ro'ect re ,ort or 'ob anal sis and testin_. Fixed Price Consultin - Fees . •,. - d 4 t MCx is' ,� ''>;).:ti«' 1 - .. ''C fir ' q di ; Y E P P 1 k Y �iK/ 3 d', ^�''�T' r 9 `h. � ' ?8 -'�'F t $58 200 lyf� . d E) �i � - i n... ' Assumes Lieutenant SME meeting for Situational Judgment Test materials occurs at the same time as the review of the open and closed -book Technical Knowledge Test materials review. 19 B. Fees for Captain Assessment: item G►st $10 000 1. Job Anal sis _ Includes SME meetings, necessary travel, assembling survey; analyzing survey data, and writin exam ,lan. 2. Situational Jud 'ment Test Develo ment and Administration $20 700 Includes test development (two 50-item tests), SME meeting to review materials, necessary travel, camera ready copy of test materials, monitor training, one staff or one da o administration, and a•,eal ,rocess or one version. 3. Oral Board Develo ment and Administration $34 700 Includes development of three oral board exercises (Subordinate Conference, Incident Command, and Group Meeting [with training focus]), assessor/role- player acquisition and training, assessor/role-player training materials, monitor administration, up to 7 days of 2 staff persons of on -site administration and assessment materials. Includes cost of one role-player for one exercise. Includes one extra version of each exercise beyond the seven versions for the seven days of assessment. 4. Candidate Pre aration Manual and Tutorial Sessions $8 400 Includes camera ready copy of preparation guide with sample exercises, on -site tutorial sessions (over 3 consecutive days to accommodate candidate work schedules , and camera -read co, o "ituestions and Answers" 'ticket. $b 500 5. Test Sco I: s i i : F • • b Includes scoring of all test components, incorporation of results from the 'ituationa] udgment Tel.: anneal proms, w itten fcadb kr_eports. and , e 6. Final Re ort $7 500 Includes camera -read co, o ,ro'ect re ,ort or 'ob anal sis and testin.. Fixed Price Consultin: Fees $87 800 Assessor Travel Fees Includes cost or one extra assessor or the Oral Boards. f ^ 3' , .:.rz:a y . .. Yk , - t ' ��x �z a $30,360 e r ii =.3: 2 Assumes Captain SME meeting for Oral board materials occurs at the same time as the review of the Situational Judgment Test materials. 3 Travel will be billed on a direct reimbursement basis (plus 10% administrative fee) and we expect these to be high -end estimates assuming schedules can be confirmed with the City in time to purchase advance fare tickets. 20 C. Fees for Chief Fire Officer Assessment: Item Cost $10 000 1. Job Anal sis Includes SME meetings, necessary travel, assembling survey, analyzing survey data, and writin exam .tan. 2. Written In -Basket Exercise Develo ment and Administration $15 100 Includes test development (two versions), SME meeting to review materials, assessor training, necessary travel, camera ready copy of test materials, monitor trainin: and one sta or one da o administration. 3. Oral Board Develo ment and Administration $26 200 Includes development of three oral board exercises (In -Basket Interview, Incident Command, and Group Meeting [with community focus]), assessor acquisition and training, assessor training materials, monitor administration, up to 3 days of 2 staff persons of on -site administration and assessment materials. Includes one extra version of each exercise beyond the three versions for the three days of assessment. 4. Candidate Pre oration Manual and Tutorial Sessions $8 400 Includes camera ready copy ofpreparation guide with sample exercises, on -site tutorial sessions (over 3 consecutive days to accommodate candidate work schedules , and camera -read co' o "Iuestions and Answers" ,acket. 5. Test Scorin 1 and Candidate Feedback Re orts $6 500 IIIIIIIII $7 500 Includes scoring oLall test components, written feedback reports, and , er ormance im • rovement a tan. 6.___Final Re. ort Inoludes-ea era -read -eoo o .ro'ect resort or 'ob anal sis and testin.. Fixed Price Consultin: Fees $73 700 Assessor Travel Fees Includes cost or one extra assessor or e3°•.T;i .. 4i.,.�«.. ., the Oral Boards. ..SSXY'F�iS° 9"✓.... . aVi.. $24,393 4 Assumes Chief Fire Officer SME meeting for Oral board materials occurs at the same time as the review of the Written In -Basket exercise materials. 5 Travel will be billed on a direct reimbursement basis (plus,10% administrative fee) and we expect these to be high -end estimates assuming schedules can be confirmed with the City in time to purchase advance fare tickets. 21 D. Costs for One Additional Administration of the Lieutenant Exam: Item Cost 1. Open and Closed -Book Technical Knowledge Administration Includes necessary travel, camera ready copy of test materials, monitor training and one stafffor one day of administration, and appeal process for one version. Assumes that all written tests are administered on the same day. 2. Situational Judgment Test Administration Includes necessary travel, camera ready copy of test materials, monitor training and one stafffor one day of administration. Assumes that all written tests are administered on the same day. 3. Candidate Preparation Manual Includes camera ready copy of preparation guide with sample exercises. 4. Test Scoring and Appeals Includes scoring of all test components and incorporation of results from appeal rocess. 7e4fe11anl Tola�,nr, FQ� 'cap; E. Costs for One Additional Administration of the Captain Exam: Item 1. Situational Judgment Test Administration Includes necessary travel, camera ready copy of test materials, monitor training -and one stafffor one day ofadministration.-Assumes_that all exam components are administered consecutively on multiple days in the same`trip. 2. Oral Board Administration $2,000 $1,000 $0 $3,200 Cost $2,500 $7,500 Includes necessarytravel, assessor/role-player acquisition and training, monitor administration, up to 2 days of 2 staff persons of on -site administration. Includes cost of one role-player for one exercise. Assumes that all exam components are administered consecutively on multiple days in the same trip. 3. Candidate Preparation Manual Includes camera ready copy of preparation guide with sample exercises. 4. Test Scoring, Appeals, and Candidate Feedback Reports Includes scoring of all test components, incorporation of results from the Situational Judgment Test appeal process, written feedback reports and performance improvement plans. Assessor Travel Fees Includes cost for one extra assessor Y 3 �fiF113 3:: i •'�sa i;ain .TVA - r or the Oral Boards. $0 $5,000 $16,600 22 F. Costs for One Additional Administration of the Chief Fire Officer Exam: item Cost 1. Written In -Basket Administration $2,500 Includes necessary travel, camera ready copy of test materials, monitor training and one stafffor one day of administration. Assumes that all exam components are administered consecutively on multiple days in the same trip. 2. Oral Board Administration $7,500 Includes necessary travel, assessor/role-player acquisition and training, monitor administration, up to 2 days of 2 staff persons of on -site administration. Includes cost of one role-player for one exercise. Assumes that all exam components are administered consecutively on multiple days in the same trip. 3. Candidate Preparation Manual $0 Includes camera ready copy of preparation guide with sample exercises. 4. Test Scoring and Candidate Feedback Reports $3,800 _ Includes scoring of all test components, incorporation of results from the Situational Judgment Test appeal process, written feedback reports and performance improvement plans. Assessor Travel Fees Includes costforone extra assessor or the OralyBoards. $19,500. !, W£, g(I (�E.• i Slti Y"F3 evf.Ci N � f/ /;]4 } 4 d'�°e{i si ((3fLS �t.'�i{'+fR!" �]NikQ�{ E � �a8�a� {�7 7�4 E �:t,'P"at ��ex�'$�.F].�E kiR 1..� ( �� ..' r: � f? �Fy1X. Fire flcer ^.1...:lf r ��.'; e• >,ddii ; ^vk"TpT � lrali �: g .. � F �2 .. " G. Overall Pricing: item Lieutenantl'otaf— Ca i lain Total Chief Fire Officer Total Costs for One Additional Administration of the Lieutenant Exam Costs for One Additional Administration of the Ca stain Exam Costs for One Additional Administration of the Chief Fire Officer Exam Cost 58 200. $ 118 160 $ 98 093 6 200 31 600 *These costs include: consultant travel, accommodations and per diem; communications (voice, fax, and e-mail) and economy courier services; reproduction of all test materials and printing costs of surveys (excluding candidates preparation booklet,book list, and "Questions and Answer" packet); clerical support; administrative supplies; general overhead; and three days (8 hour days) of litigation services. These costs also assume 3-week advance purchase airfares; government hotel rates (based on letter provided by the client); and a $55 per Diem for assessors. Costs exclude test facility -related costs (acquisition, booking, rental, furniture, and equipment). 23 F. Discounts 1. A cash discount of 1% on consulting fees (excluding consultant travel costs, direct assessor costs, and assessor administrative fees) will be provided for payment received within 30 days of invoice letter postmark. G. Project Rates The following rates have been used as the basis of the Cost Proposal: Principal $400/hour Project Directors and Managers $300/hour Project Staff $250/hour Administrative Staff $100/hour These rates are subject to a 5% cost of business increase for each two (2) year period and pertain to project -related work only. Assessor costs for future administrations beyond the first two (2) year period will reflect actual travel and lodging costs for assessors. H. Payment Schedule Payment will be made to ES Jacobs, LLC upon a benchmark system of project completion. Payments will be made once . invoices for services have been received as follows for each examination process; 1. After the development, administration and data analysis for eah Job Analysis. 2. After the development of each written or oral board exercise. 3. After receipt of the candidate preparation manual. 4— After the -administration �of the .Tutorial -Sessions -and -receipt -of "Questions and Answer" packet. 5. After completion of the administration of each written and oral board exercise. 6. After completion of the scoring of each written and oral board exercise. 7. After feedback reports are generated. 8. After receipt of the final report. 24