The Administrative Office of the Trial Court today issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to seek vendors qualified to design objective entry exams for Court Officer and Probation Officer positions. The selected vendor also must be able to assist in the training, administration and grading process of the examinations and to assist in development of a physical abilities test for Court Officers.

Chapter 93 of the Acts of 2011 requires the AOTC to institute a written exam for court officers and probation officers. Pursuant to the statute the exam shall test the knowledge, skills and abilities which can be objectively and reliably measured and which are required to perform the duties of the positions of court officers and probation officers.

The Commonwealth's sole online procurement record site is Comm-PASS, the Commonwealth Procurement and Solicitation System, which is available at www.comm-pass.com. Vendors should access this site regularly for all official documents, clarifications, notifications, or addenda related to this solicitation. The RFP may be accessed on Comm-PASS as follows:

The anticipated duration of the resulting contract of this RFP is a five year term followed by five single year optional renewals to be exercised at the sole discretion of the AOTC.

Bids must be submitted by Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. To assist the AOTC in its attempt to adhere to the RFP timetable, vendors are encouraged to submit a Notice of Intent to Respond. A final vendor selection is expected on May 10, 2012.