27-018_Legal Ad.docx
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- Bid No. 27-018 Consultant Services to Design Assessment Center for Selection of Deputy Chief
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- BD-27-1167-PUR02-PUR01-132506
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- Massachusetts
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This is a legal advertisement issued by the City of Springfield, Massachusetts, Office of Procurement for a Request for Proposals seeking consultant services to design an Assessment Center for the selection of a permanent Deputy Chief of Fire through an internal promotional process. The City is requesting competitive sealed proposals in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30B. Bid documents and specifications are available at no charge beginning August 17, 2026, during business hours (9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.) at the Office of Procurement located at 36 Court Street, Room 307, Springfield, MA 01103, or through the City's website at www.springfieldcityhall.com. All proposals must be received by 2:00 PM on September 3, 2026, at which time bids will be privately opened and read. Written questions regarding the bid or specifications must be submitted to Lauren Stabilo, Chief Procurement Officer, no later than August 26, 2026, at lstabilo@springfieldcityhall.com or by phone at (413) 787-6284. The Assessment Center must comply with Massachusetts civil service law (M.G.L. c. 31), applicable rules and regulations including judicial interpretations, labor agreements, and industry standards for assessment center operations as endorsed by the International Congress Of Assessment Center Methods.
The City of Springfield supports a goal of twenty percent minority and women participation in all contracts. The Chief Procurement Officer reserves the right to waive any informality in and reject any or all bids if deemed in the public interest. Pricing terms, contract duration, renewal options, and specific funding amounts are not detailed in this legal advertisement. No incumbent information, site visits, or bidders' conference details are specified in the document.
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CITY OF SPRINGFIELD OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR: Consultant Services to Design Assessment Center for Selection of Deputy Chief for the City of Springfield Fire Department – Per Bid No. 27-018 Will be received until 2:00 PM: September 3, 2026 BY:
The Office of Procurement Lauren Stabilo, Chief Procurement Officer 36 Court Street, Room 307, Springfield, MA 01103 Phone (413) 787-6284 at which time the bids will be privately opened and read. Bid documents and specifications will be available at no charge beginning August 17, 2026, at the Office of Procurement from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., or through the City’s website; www.springfieldcityhall.com . Please refer to the bid number and opening date when requesting.
The City of Springfield (hereinafter “City”) is seeking proposals, in the form of bids, from qualified and experienced Prospective Consultants to provide services for the hiring of a permanent Deputy Chief of Fire through an internal promotional process using an Assessment Center that complies with Massachusetts civil service law, M.G.L. c. 31, rules, and regulations (including judicial interpretations thereof regarding use of assessment centers), with all applicable rules, regulations, and delegation agreements between the City and the Massachusetts Human Resources Division, with all applicable labor agreements between the City and its employees, and with industry standards for proper and ethical assessment center operations such as those set forth in Standards and Ethical Considerations for Assessment Center Operations Endorsed by the International Congress Of Assessment Center Methods.
The City hereby requests competitive sealed proposals in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B § 6.
All questions regarding bid or its specifications must be made in writing and received by the Office of Procurement no later than August 26, 2026 close of business. (lstabilo@springfieldcityhall.com).
The City of Springfield supports the goal of twenty percent minority and women participation in all contracts. The Chief Procurement Officer/designee reserves the right to waive any informality in and to reject any or all bids if it is in the public interest to do so.
Note: to newspaper: Insert the above advertisement in the Springfield Union-News ONLY under the heading “Legal Notice” on: August 17, 2026 Phone: 787-6284 REFERENCE: 4137844898 per bid number 27-018
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