Bid No. 27-045 RFP for Consulting Services to Design and Conduct Assessment Center for Hiring /Selec

The City of Springfield, Massachusetts is requesting proposals for consulting services to design and conduct an assessment center for the hiring and selection of a permanent District Fire Chief through internal promotion under RFP 27-045, with proposals due October 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The assessment center must comply with Massachusetts civil service law (M.G.L. c. 31), applicable rules and regulations, delegation agreements with the Massachusetts Human Resources Division, labor agreements, and industry standards endorsed by the International Congress of Assessment Center Methods.

The scope requires the selected consultant to develop and administer an assessment center that meets civil service requirements and industry best practices for promotional selection. The City seeks qualified and experienced consultants with demonstrated capability in this specialized area.

Written questions must be submitted to Lauren Stabilo, Chief Procurement Officer, at lstabilo@springfieldcityhall.com by October 1, 2026; answers will be provided only to vendors on record as having requested the RFP. Bid documents are available at no charge beginning September 14, 2026 from the Office of Procurement or through the City's website. Sealed proposals must be received at the Office of Procurement, 36 Court Street, Room 307, Springfield, MA 01103. The Chief Procurement Officer reserves the right to waive any informality in and to reject any or all bids if deemed in the public interest. Contact the Office of Procurement at (413) 787-6284 with reference to bid number 27-045.