2026-055 LYNCHBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT CLIMATE, CULTURE, AND HIRING PROCESS ASSESSMENT

The City of Lynchburg is seeking a qualified vendor to provide consultant services for the assessment, evaluation, and analysis of the climate and culture, as well as the recruitment and hiring processes, for the Lynchburg Fire Department. The vendor will be expected to provide recommendations for improvement and a roadmap of priorities to be used in the recruitment of a Fire Chief. The project is expected to begin in January 2026 and be completed by March 31, 2026. • The vendor will assess the climate and culture of the Lynchburg Fire Department. • The vendor will evaluate the recruitment and hiring processes of the Lynchburg Fire Department. • The vendor will provide recommendations for improvement. • The vendor will create a roadmap of priorities to be used in the recruitment of a Fire Chief.