The City of Avondale (the “City”) is issuing this Informal Request For Proposals (this “RFP”) seeking proposals (“Proposals”) from qualified, licensed firms (“Vendors”) interested in providing professional services consisting of development and administration of a customized examination process for recruitment and testing for the classification of Fire Engineer and Fire Captain, positions within the City of Avondale Fire and Medical Department. The consultant will be expected to work closely with the City and will be expected to immediately familiarize itself with the operations and policies of the Avondale Fire Medical Department. The City desires to enter into an agreement with a Consultant/Consulting firm with experience developing testing processes for public safety entities (the “Services”) for a period of one year, with four renewable one-year options, as set forth in the Sample Professional Services Agreement.