Bid guide
How to bid on Psychological and Fitness for Duty Evaluation Services for Arlington County
What Arlington County is buying
Arlington County Government is looking for professional psychological assessment and consulting services. This includes pre-employment evaluations, special-duty evaluations, and fitness-for-duty assessments for applicants and current employees of their Police and Fire Departments.
The services involve psychological testing, clinical interviews, detailed written reports, and recommendations on suitability. Vendors will also provide validation studies, statistical reporting, and consultation to support public safety hiring, placement, retention, and operational readiness. The work will be performed in Arlington County, Virginia.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This solicitation was published on July 17, 2026. The deadline for submitting your response is September 03, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET. All responses must be submitted by this time.
It is important to complete your submission well before the deadline to avoid any last-minute technical issues.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for firms specializing in psychological assessment, occupational health psychology, or forensic psychology, particularly those with experience serving public safety agencies. Vendors should have expertise in conducting pre-employment screenings, fitness-for-duty evaluations, and providing related consulting services.
The relevant category for this work is professional services, specifically within psychological and assessment services.
How to respond to this solicitation
To access the full solicitation documents and respond, you must use the eVA portal, Virginia's eProcurement portal. You can view the posting publicly without an account.
To submit a response, you will need to sign in with a free eVA vendor account. Ensure you have an account set up and are familiar with the portal's submission process before the deadline.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
When preparing your response, clearly demonstrate your firm's experience with similar public safety psychological evaluations. Highlight your team's qualifications, certifications, and any specialized training relevant to police and fire department personnel assessments.
Provide detailed examples of your methodology for conducting assessments, including the types of psychological tests used, interview protocols, and report generation. Emphasize your ability to provide timely and comprehensive suitability recommendations and consultation services. Also, ensure your proposal addresses how you will meet the requirements for validation studies and statistical reporting.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Arlington County Government; the original posting controls.