RFP 2027-01 Executive Search Firm for College President

Massasoit Community College (hereinafter referred to as “MCC” or “the College”), an agency of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, invites proposals from qualified organizations (hereinafter referred to as “Firm” or “Bidder”) to provide the services of an of an executive search firm for a college president. Such services include but are not limited to search organization and planning, recruitment of candidates, candidate evaluations, and coordination of the presidential appointment process as further detailed in the Scope of Services section of this RFP.

Massasoit Community College seeks to hire an executive search firm to assist in its search for a new College President. Services required include, but are not limited to:

• Recommend the approach and methodology to be used for the search and selection process, and work with the College to adjust that approach as needed for the College's unique needs
• Serve as a consultant to the College to develop and coordinate the search process, which includes establishing and recommending a timeline
• Serve as liaison between the College’s Search Committee and applicants
• Respond to requests from the College’s Search Committee within 24 hours
• Assist with the development of the position description
• Develop advertisements, brochures, and materials announcing the position
• Assist with the development of the screening and interviewing process
• Provide recommendations and ongoing assessment related to the search and selection process
• Coordinate regularly with the college on timelines, information and search process
• Provide and submit reports to the College upon request
• Develop a qualified applicant pool for the position
• Recruit candidates to the position and actively pursue applicants from underrepresented groups
• Assist with the review and screening of applicants
• Coordinate the schedules for campus visits and interviews for finalist candidates
• Perform written reference checks and background checks for finalists
• Assist in providing information on contract and compensation packages including information on final candidate’s current salary and benefits
• Other related services

It is projected that the selected candidate will assume the duties of College President by June 1, 2027.

**Submission method:** Bidders shall submit one (1) original and one (1) unbound paper copy of the Management and Technical Proposals in a sealed envelope or package, and one (1) original and one (1) copy of the Pricing Proposal in a separately sealed envelope. The complete proposal shall be enclosed in a single, outer envelope or package, securely sealed and marked *RFP #2027-01 EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRM FOR COLLEGE PRESIDENT – DO NOT OPEN*. Please note that electronically delivered proposals will not be accepted.

Proposals are due **Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 2:00 pm EST**.

Scoring

• Management proposal (40%)
• Technical proposal (40%)
• Pricing proposal (20%)

All quality requirements in Part III are answered in the affirmative.

**Insurance:** The minimum limits of liability of such insurance shall be **$5,000,000** bodily injury, personal injury and property liability combined single limit. Certificate of insurance shall be delivered to the College within ten (10) days of award of contract.

**Contract term:** Massasoit anticipates that work will begin on or about November 30, 2026, and conclude upon receipt of a signed employment contract and commencement of employment.