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

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BD-27-1167-PUR02-PUR01-133449State & Local

Response Deadline10/09/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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The City of Springfield is soliciting bids from qualified consultants to design and conduct an Assessment Center for the hiring of a permanent District Fire Chief. This process will be an internal promotional selection that must strictly adhere to Massachusetts civil service law, specifically M.G.L. c. 31, as well as all applicable rules and delegation agreements established between the city and the Massachusetts Human Resources Division. This solicitation, identified as Bid No. 27-045, is managed by the Procurement office in Springfield, Massachusetts. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of October 9, 2026. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Purchaser Cheryl Mort.

General Info

Springfield seeks consultants for District Fire Chief assessment center bids by October 9, 2026.

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Massachusetts → PUR02 - ProcurementView Agency

NAICS

541612 - Human Resources Consulting ServicesView NAICS

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Springfield, MA, 01103, USA

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PhaseSolicitation

PostedSep 14

Solicitation

Response DeadlineOct 9

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10/09/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTCin 25 days

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AgencyMassachusetts → PUR02 - Procurement

Contacts1 person available

OfficeSpringfield, MA, 01103, USA

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Massachusetts → PUR02 - Procurement

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Office AddressSpringfield, MA, 01103, USA

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Cheryl MortPurchaser

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The City of Springfield is seeking bids, from qualified and experienced Prospective Consultants to provide services for the hiring of permanent District Fire Chief through an internal promotional process using an Assessment Center that complies with Massachusetts civil service law, M.G.L. c. 31, rules, and regulations, with all applicable rules, regulations, and delegation agreements between the City and the Massachusetts Human Resources Division.

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