Opportunity
Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-27-1030-CPO1-CPO1-134878
MassDOT executive search and recruitment services
Posted
October 27, 2026
Respond By
November 24, 2026
Identifier
BD-27-1030-CPO1-CPO1-134878
NAICS
561312
Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), through its Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, is reopening a procurement for executive search services. - Buyer and scope: MassDOT seeks firms to recruit, screen, assess, and recommend candidates for executive-level positions. The resulting contract is intended for use by MassDOT and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), with multiple awards contemplated. - Service requested: One service line item, “MassDOT Executive Search Firm,” quantity 1 each; the detailed request describes support on an as-needed basis. No part number is provided. - Key requirements: Relevant public-sector executive-search experience; ability to recruit a diverse candidate pool; transportation-sector knowledge; structured interviews and candidate assessments; reference checks and background verification; stakeholder consultation; confidentiality; clear communication; and candidate support. - Vendors named in an attached prior intent-to-award notice: Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Hotep Consulting are identified there as apparent successful bidders. The active reopened solicitation does not identify prospective vendors. The same notice also references Online Language Learning Services, which is not part of the executive-search scope described in the reopening. - Value and term: The detailed request estimates $60,000–$100,000 annually and describes a five-year contract term. No option periods are specified.
Description
This is a reopening of MassDOT COMMBUYS Bid # BD-25-1030-CPO1-CPO1-112673 for an executive search firm. The solicitation seeks executive search firm services for MassDOT; bidders are directed to review the RFR and other attachments for the service specifications and response requirements. The bid is open, electronic quotes are allowed, and responses are due November 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The solicitation is eligible for the Small Business Purchasing Program.