27-015 POLICE CHIEF ASSESSMENT CONSULTANT

The City of Albany, Georgia, is soliciting competitive sealed proposals under RFP 27-015 for a qualified firm to provide Assessment Consulting Services for candidates seeking the position of Police Chief. The selected consultant will be responsible for a three-phase process involving planning and competency identification, the administration of assessments through methods such as structured interviews and critical-incident scenarios, and final reporting. Key deliverables include a proposed assessment plan, individual candidate reports detailing strengths and development areas, a comparative summary of results, and a post-assessment debriefing with city officials. Proposals are due by 5:00 PM on September 21, 2026, and must be submitted in writing to the Procurement Division. Award decisions will be based on a weighted evaluation focusing on relevant executive candidate-assessment experience (30%), methodology and approach (25%), project team qualifications (20%), references and availability (15%), and cost (10%). The successful firm must provide a detailed fee schedule, including a not-to-exceed amount for travel and lodging. Contractual requirements include maintaining liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and workers compensation of $1,000,000. Additionally, the consultant must comply with the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act and the Georgia Open Records Act. The contract allows for termination for convenience with 60 days' notice or for cause with 30 days' notice, with payment terms set at Net 30.