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HomeMy WebLinkAbout91-0612 Bureau of Testing Services RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE BUREAU OF TESTING SERVICES BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS, that Larry L. Rice, City Manager, be and is hereby authorized and directed to execute a service agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with the Bureau of Testing Services for the written police officer original entry examination, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. s/ George VanDeVoorde George VanDeVoorde, Mayor Presented: June 12, 1991 Adopted: June 12, 1991 Vote: Yeas 6 Nays 0 Recorded: Attest: s/ Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk BUREAU OF TESTING SERVICES SERVICE AGREEMENT AGREEMENT made and entered into this 16TH day of MAY , 19 91 , by and between the BUREAU OF TESTING SERVICES, an Illinois not-for-profit corporation, hereinafter referred to as the "BUREAU", and ELGIN , a municipal corporation of the State of Illinois, hereinafter referred to as the "CLIENT". RECITALS The BUREAU is engaged in the business of testing applicants for original appointment as police officers for Illinois municipalities; The BUREAU has a written examination which will assist its clients in selecting applicants for service as police officers; The CLIENT is in the process of selecting individuals for appointment as police officers and desires to use the testing services offered by the BUREAU. IT IS THEREFORE AGREED: 1. The BUREAU shall provide the Written Police Officer Original Entry examination for the CLIENT at HEMMONS AUDITORIUM (Location) 2. The examination will be conducted at the hour and on the date listed below: A. 6 :00 aXKX - p.m. B. JULY 29 . 1991 (Date) 3. The BUREAU will provide the materials and personnel to conduct the examination, will score the subject's examination and provide the CLIENT with written results. 4. The BUREAU shall be compensated for its services based on the number of participants as shown on the attached Fee Schedule. 5. The CLIENT hereby undertakes to indemnify, hold harmless, save and protect the BUREAU from any and all liability, loss, or damage, including reasonable attorney's fees, the BUREAU may suffer as a result of claims, demands, costs or judgments against it arising from any act or omission (except those deemed willful or wanton) of the BUREAU or its employees related to the conduct and administration of the examination specified above. 6. Upon completion of an examination, the BUREAU will provide the CLIENT with a statement detailing the amount owed the BUREAU for its services. The CLIENT agrees to pay the BUREAU within forty-five (45) days of the receipt of the BUREAU'S statement. Late payments will be subject to a two percent (2%) surcharge added to the outstanding balance for each thirty day late period. Executed at ELGIN , Illinois, on the day and year first above written. CITY OF ELGIN BUREAU OF TESTING SERVICES (Client Name) an Illinois •.1, ipal corporation ipAOPF B B Imo , 1 .! JEAN LARSON BO BUREAU OF TESTING SERVICES T.S. 4415 WEST HARRISON STREET HILLSIDE,ILLINOIS 60162 SUITE 208-C (NOT FOR PROFIT) (708)449-0700 PRICE LIST ORIENTATION PROGRAM $150.00 WE PROVIDE A RECOMMENDED ORIENTATION AGENDA & GUIDELINES AND A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE BUREAU TO HELP IMPLEMENT THIS AGENDA. A VIDEO TAPE OF OUR SERVICES IS AVAILABLE SHOWING THE PHYSICAL ABILITY TEST , ETC . • PHYSICAL ABILITY TEST COST $18 TO $22 PER APPLICANT THE PHYSICAL ABILITY TEST USUALLY WORKS OUT TO APPROXIMATELY $18 TO $22 PER APPLICANT, BASED ON AN AVERAGE GROUP OF 30 APPLICANTS . THE COST OF THE TEST WILL VARY DEPENDING ON THE FOLLOWING : THE NUMBER OF APPLICANTS TO BE TESTED, THE NUMBER OF BUREAU PERSONNEL REQUIRED AND THE DISTANCE FROM HILLSIDE TO THE TESTING SITE . (IF LONGER DISTANCES & AN OVERNIGHT IS NECESSARY , THE COST WILL BE INCREASED . ) WRITTEN EXAMINATION PRICE LIST 1 - 10 $300 . 00 MINIMUM 11 - 49 28 . 50 PER APPLICANT 50 - 75 26 . 50 PER APPLICANT 76 - 100 25 .00 PER APPLICANT 101 & UP 22 . 50 PER APPLICANT PLUS TEST ADMINISTRATION FEE OF $5 .00 PER APPLICANT, NOT TO EXCEED $500.00 . OTHER MATERIALS TO HELP THE EFFICIENT OPERATION OF YOUR COMMISSION RESPONSIBILITIES ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE : POLICE OFFICER/FIREFIGHTER APPLICATIONS $75 . 00 PER HUNDRED EXAMINATION KITS (includes a Police Officer Application & 1 - 50 $2 . 00 P/KIT all other necessary 51 - 100 $1 . 75 P/KIT forms to implement 101 & OVER $1 . 50 P/KIT your testing) • Agenda Item No. H (A5) AC°gIe n Ilb May 28, 1991 MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: Larry Rice SUBJECT: Contract with Testing Firm for Police Officer Written Exam PURPOSE: This memo is to request that Council authorize the City Manager to sign a contract with the Bureau of Testing Services to provide the written examination for the upcoming police officer test. BACKGROUND: The City has used this testing firm for many years. However, a new contract for each testing cycle is required by The Bureau of Testing Services . FINANCIAL IMPACT: The cost to the City will depend on the number of applicants actually sitting for the exam. CONCLUSION: Staff will recommend that Council authorize the City Manager to sign the necessary contract for the police officer written exam element. A Larr ' ice, =Manager LR/vls elk BUREAU OF TESTING SERVICES ,, SERVICE AGREEMENT AGREEMENT made and entered_ into this 16TH day of MAY , 19 91 , by and between the BUREAU OF TESTING SERVICES, an Illinois not-for-profit corporation, hereinafter referred to as the "BUREAU", and ELGIN , a municipal corporation of the State of Illinois, hereinafter referred to as the "CLIENT". RECITALS The BUREAU is engaged in the business of testing applicants for original appointment as police officers for Illinois municipalities; The BUREAU has a written examination which will assist its clients in selecting applicants for service as police officers; The CLIENT is in the process of selecting individuals for appointment as police officers and desires to use the testing services offered by the BUREAU. IT IS THEREFORE AGREED: I. The BUREAU shall provide the Written Police Officer Original Entry examination for the CLIENT at HEMMONS AUDITORIUM (Location) 2. The examination will be conducted at the hour and on the date listed below: A. 6 :00 aXEX - p.m. B. JULY 29 . 1991 (Date) • 3. The BUREAU will provide the materials and personnel to conduct the examination, will score the subject's examination and provide the CLIENT with written results.