Bid No. 27-018 Consultant Services to Design Assessment Center for Selection of Deputy Chief

The City of Springfield, Massachusetts, is soliciting proposals under Bid No. 27-018 for professional consultant services to design an Assessment Center for the internal promotional selection of a permanent Deputy Chief of Fire. The selected consultant must develop a legally defensible and validated selection process that complies with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 31, civil service regulations, local labor agreements, and delegation agreements with the Massachusetts Human Resources Division. Additionally, the design must adhere to the Standards and Ethical Considerations for Assessment Center Operations endorsed by the International Congress of Assessment Center Methods. This solicitation, identified as BD-27-1167-PUR02-PUR01-132506, was posted on August 17, 2026, with a response deadline of September 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Proposals must be submitted as competitive sealed bids to the Office of Procurement in Springfield, MA, under the direction of Chief Procurement Officer Lauren Stabilo. While the contract value and specific evaluation weights are not disclosed, the City has established a 20% participation goal for minority and women-owned business enterprises. All services will be performed in Springfield, Massachusetts.