Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution authorizes a non-competitive, 1-year service contract with two optional 2-year renewal terms with National Testing Network, Inc. (NTN) to facilitate the written examination portion of the firefighter applicant process, set to occur in October-November 2022. National Testing Network, Inc. is a division of Ergometrics and Applied Personnel Research, Inc. (Ergometrics), with whom the City of Madison currently contracts to facilitate the firefighter applicant process.
The current contract with Ergometrics provides for in-person testing on specific dates at specific locations in the City of Madison at a cost of $22,000. NTN will administer the written exam virtually and at full-time testing centers and satellite testing centers across the country at a cost of $83,500.
The Fire Department’s 2022 operating budget includes $22,000 for testing administration. If this contract is approved, the additional $61,500 will be funded through budget surpluses in other purchased services line items. As of the 2nd quarter projection, the Fire Department was projected to be over budget $1.6 million due to overtime and retiree sick leave payouts. Third quarter projections are currently being developed but it is anticipated that the Department will continue to be over budget. An appropriation to cover the deficit will likely be included in the year-end appropriation resolution later this year.
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A resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into a non-competitive, 1-year service contract with two optional 2-year renewal terms with National Testing Network, Inc. as a consultant for the Firefighter Applicant Process
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WHEREAS, the Madison Fire Department currently utilizes Ergometrics and Applied Personnel Research, Inc. (“Ergometrics”) to facilitate the firefighter applicant process;
WHEREAS, adopted resolution RES-19-00357 (Legistar file 55277) authorized a competitively-selected, 2-year service contract with three optional...
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