Consulting Services:Town Manager Search

The Town of Massachusetts is seeking consulting services to conduct a comprehensive town manager search. This procurement is for professional recruitment and search consulting services to identify and evaluate qualified candidates for the town manager position. The consulting firm will be responsible for developing a recruitment strategy, advertising the position, screening applicants, conducting initial interviews, and presenting qualified candidates to the town for final consideration. Key deliverables include a detailed recruitment plan, candidate screening reports, interview summaries, and a final list of recommended candidates. The consulting firm must demonstrate extensive experience in municipal executive recruitment, knowledge of Massachusetts municipal governance and requirements, and a proven track record of successful town manager placements. Evaluation criteria will likely include the consultant's experience in similar searches, proposed methodology, understanding of the town's needs, and cost-effectiveness of the proposed approach. Proposals are due on May 1, 2026, with the posting date of April 3, 2026, allowing potential bidders approximately 28 days to prepare and submit their responses.

The contract opportunity document does not specify set-aside designations, minority or disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) requirements, or restrictions on the types of organizations eligible to respond. No incumbent vendor information, existing infrastructure requirements, or technology integration needs are identified in the available procurement materials. Similarly, the posting does not disclose a specific award value or budget range for these consulting services. Interested firms should contact the Town of Massachusetts or review the full solicitation documents for complete details regarding any contractual restrictions, preferences for particular vendor classifications, and the anticipated contract value or compensation structure for this town manager search engagement.