Executive and Professional Search Firms Services

The vendor is required to provide executive and professional searches for leadership positions across various city departments.
•    Meet with the hiring leader, assistant city manager (ACM), community stakeholders, and other city representatives, including HR as needed to develop candidate profile. 
•    Produce a list of required information needed from the city and develop corresponding deadlines for requested information. 
•    The successful proposer will create and deliver memorandum outlining the search firm’s proposed timeline, which shall include a final candidate pool within 90 days from contract execution. 
•    Develop recruitment advertisement for the search. 
•    Conduct recruitment through advertisements, publications, social media, professional associations, and other available means. 
•    Conduct initial screening and recommendation of at least three qualified candidates. 
•    Develop informational packets on all recommended candidates, including at a minimum: a candidate summary, detailed resume, and comprehensive references. 
•    Communicate, distribute, and receive all application materials. 
•    Conduct reference, background, and education checks on all candidates recommended for consideration for placement with the city. 
•    Coordinate interview panels and assists with the development of interview questions for final candidate interviews. 
•    Initial interviews may be conducted virtually unless the city requests otherwise. 
•    Assist with interviews with community leaders and other stakeholders having oversight and interest in the selection process. 
•    Assist with negotiation of conditions of employment and notify rejected applicants of outcome within three (3) days of conclusion of the final candidate selection process. 
•    Answer written correspondence from the city within two (2) business days; and respond to phone messages and e-mail communications within two (2) hours. 
•    This requirement can be waived by the city on a case-by-case basis. 
•    Final candidate selection and start date will be determined by the hiring leader and selected search firm.

- Contract Period/Term: 3 years
- Pre-Proposal Meeting Date: August 26, 2025
- Questions/Inquires Deadline: August 29, 2025