City of Albany - Police Chief Assessment Consultant - RFP #27-015 (2026)
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- Primary Contact
- Joshua Williams · (229) 431-3211
- Scope Location
- Albany, GA
- Submission Address
- City of Albany, Procurement Division, 222 Pine Avenue, Suite 260, Albany, Georgia 31701
SUMMARY
The City of Albany seeks qualified consulting firms to provide executive-level candidate assessment services for the position of Police Chief under RFP #27-015. The selected firm will develop a competency framework, conduct assessment planning, administer in-person, virtual, or hybrid candidate assessments involving up to six candidates and five assessment exercises, compile scores, and provide written candidate reports and comparative summaries. Proposals are due by 5:00 P.M. on September 21, 2026. A pre-proposal conference was held on August 24, 2026. Evaluation criteria include Relevant Experience and Qualifications (30%), Methodology, Approach, and Understanding (25%), Project Team and Assessors Qualifications (20%), References, Responsiveness, and Availability (15%), and Fees (10%).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Relevant Experience & Qualifications 30%, Methodology, Approach, & Understanding 25%, Project Team & Assessors Qualifications 20%, References, Responsiveness, & Availability 15%, Fees (cost) 10%
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Position-specific competency framework, Proposed assessment methods, Exercises, And administration plan, Final assessment schedule, Assessor qualifications and conflict-of-interest disclosures, Candidate and assessor instructions and materials, Scoring methodology, Rating forms, And quality-control procedures, Individual written candidate reports provided to the City, Overall comparative summary of candidate results, Supporting scoring and process documentation, Post-assessment debriefing with designated City officials.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Addendum acknowledgement form, Certification of non-collusion, Advertisement form, Governing law and venue form, Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act affidavit
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How do I respond to this RFP from City of Albany?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 21, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: City of Albany, Procurement Division, 222 Pine Avenue, Suite 260, Albany, Georgia 31701. For questions, contact Joshua Williams.
What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Relevant Experience & Qualifications 30%, Methodology, Approach, & Understanding 25%, Project Team & Assessors Qualifications 20%, References, Responsiveness, & Availability 15%, Fees (cost) 10%" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of September 21, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Addendum acknowledgement form, Certification of non-collusion, Advertisement form, Governing law and venue form, Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act affidavit. Review the full document from City of Albany for the complete list.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Albany in GA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
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Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Joshua Williams at (229) 431-3211. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Albany, GA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Position-specific competency framework, Proposed assessment methods, Exercises, And administration plan, Final assessment schedule, Assessor qualifications and conflict-of-interest disclosures, Candidate and assessor instructions and materials, Scoring methodology, Rating forms, And quality-control. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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