# Massachusetts COMMBUYS #27-045

Consulting Services for District Fire Chief Assessment Center – City of Springfield

**Posted:** September 14, 2026
**Respond By:** October 09, 2026
**Identifier:** 27-045
**NAICS:** 541612

This opportunity seeks consulting services for the City of Springfield's internal promotional process for hiring a permanent District Fire Chief.
- Government Buyer:
  - City of Springfield, Procurement Office
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Consulting services to design and conduct an assessment center for District Fire Chief hiring
  - Single engagement, focused on internal promotion
- Requirements:
  - Must comply with Massachusetts civil service law (M.G.L. c. 31), all relevant rules and regulations, and applicable delegation agreements with the Massachusetts Human Resources Division
  - Adherence to industry standards for ethical assessment center operations
- OEMs/Vendors:
  - No specific OEMs or vendors named
- Notable Details:
  - Strict compliance with legal and ethical standards is required
  - Opportunity is for a one-time consulting engagement

### Description

The City of Springfield is seeking bids from qualified and experienced prospective consultants to provide services for hiring a permanent District Fire Chief through an internal promotional process using an Assessment Center. The process must comply with Massachusetts civil service law, M.G.L. c. 31, rules, and regulations, including applicable delegation agreements between the City and the Massachusetts Human Resources Division. The solicitation requires adherence to industry standards for proper and ethical assessment center operations. The bid deadline is October 9, 2026, and the procurement is managed through the Massachusetts COMMBUYS portal.

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