HR Services for Holliston

The Town of Holliston, Massachusetts is requesting proposals for interim human resources services and technical assistance, with proposals due October 5, 2026 by noon EST. No set-aside or preference program applies.

The scope covers day-to-day HR administration and operations, employee and labor relations, personnel policy development, recruitment and onboarding, classification and compensation, collective bargaining agreement administration, performance management, compliance with federal and Massachusetts employment law, and assessment of the existing HR function to identify improvements and sustainable service delivery. The Town seeks a qualified HR professional or team functioning as an extension of the administrative staff, providing both operational support and higher-level professional guidance.

The engagement term is contingent on the Town's timeline for filling an HR vacancy on a long-term basis, informed by vendor recommendations. Place of performance is Holliston, Massachusetts. No contract value is stated.

Evaluation criteria emphasize firm and consultant experience in municipal HR, weighted toward 10+ years of municipal experience; technical approach balancing interim operations with systemic improvements; capacity and staffing with immediate deployment capability; and references demonstrating proven track record from a minimum of three comparable projects completed within the past five years. The contract will be awarded to the proposer deemed most advantageous based on technical proposal, interviews if conducted, and price proposals.

Proposals must include a technical component with table of contents, letter of interest identifying the lead consultant, organizational chart, current resumes, description of approach and plan, three references from recent comparable projects, signed Certificate of Non-Collusion, and signed Certificate of Payment of Taxes. The Price Proposal must state an hourly rate without conditions or exceptions and be submitted separately in a sealed envelope. Proposals are submitted electronically to keastj@holliston.k12.ma.us or in hard copy to 703 Washington Street, Room 105. Inquiries are due three business days prior to October 5. Interviews are anticipated the week of October 12 via Zoom, with award expected on or before October 19. The selected contractor must carry professional liability insurance of $1 million per claim and $3 million aggregate, and comprehensive general liability insurance.