City of Methuen Chief of Police Recruitment Process RFP 2026
City of MethuenCity · Methuen Town, MA- Due
- Sep 17, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 24, 2026
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The City of Methuen is soliciting proposals from qualified executive search firms to manage a comprehensive recruitment process for the position of Chief of Police. The selected firm will be responsible for executive search services, candidate sourcing, and screening. Proposals must be submitted in two separate sealed envelopes: one for the non-price technical proposal and one for the price proposal. Submissions are due to the Office of the City Clerk at the Searles Building by September 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The procurement is conducted under the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 30B. Proposers must be registered as a plan holder via the City's website to obtain full specifications.
Non-price proposal, Price proposal
Best interest of the City
SUMMARY
The City of Methuen is soliciting proposals from qualified executive search firms to manage a comprehensive recruitment process for the position of Chief of Police.
The selected firm will be responsible for executive search services, candidate sourcing, and screening. Proposals must be submitted in two separate sealed envelopes: one for the non-price technical proposal and one for the price proposal. Submissions are due to the Office of the City Clerk at the Searles Building by September 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM. The procurement is conducted under the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 30B. Proposers must be registered as a plan holder via the City's website to obtain full specifications.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Best interest of the City
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Non-price proposal, Price proposal
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
RFP forms
- Submit to
- Office of the City Clerk, Searles Building, 41 Pleasant Street, Room 112, Methuen, MA 01844
- Scope location
- Methuen, MA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Methuen?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 17, 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: Office of the City Clerk, Searles Building, 41 Pleasant Street, Room 112, Methuen, MA 01844.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Methuen in MA, 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?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Non-price proposal, Price proposal. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Best interest of the City" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Methuen?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Methuen are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Methuen regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
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: RFP forms. Review the full document from City of Methuen for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Methuen, MA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.