National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying

The State of Colorado is contracting the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) to administer a suite of professional licensing examinations for engineers and land surveyors. The contractor will provide computer‑based testing (CBT) for FE, FS, PS, and transitioning engineering disciplines, as well as pencil‑and‑paper PE Structural exams, partner with Pearson VUE for test sites, manage candidate registration, fee collection, exam security, scoring, result reporting, and NCEES Record experience reviews. Additional responsibilities include a toll‑free candidate help line, online chat support, accommodation processing under the ADA, annual technical reporting, data management, and a business continuity plan. • Administer CBT exams (FE, FS, PS, and other engineering disciplines) via Pearson VUE centers. • Provide regional pencil‑and‑paper PE Structural 16‑hour exams until CBT conversion. • Manage candidate registration, fee collection (fees range $225‑$500 per exam), and secure online systems. • Offer candidate support (call center, chat, ADA accommodations). • Score exams, report results (7‑10 days for CBT, up to 12 weeks for pencil‑and‑paper). • Review and verify NCEES Records/experience for licensure. • Deliver annual psychometric and statistical reports to the State. • Maintain data security, confidentiality, and a disaster‑recovery/business‑continuity plan.