Executive Recruitment Services

The vendor is required to provide executive recruitment services for each position, developing a customized recruitment strategy for each executive search.
- The comprehensive recruitment process shall include but is not limited to:
•    Initial consultation and needs assessment with city stakeholders to establish a timeline, define position requirements, organizational goals, and ideal candidate profiles
o    Develop a methodology for objectively assessing the qualifications and screening of candidates 
o    Establish an efficient, fair, equitable, and professional recruitment process 
o    Include advertising and outreach to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply 
o    Advertisement of the position should follow best practices for ensuring inclusive language and images are used to attract diverse candidates
•    Development of detailed position descriptions and recruitment materials that accurately reflect the city’s needs and culture
•    Implementation of targeted recruitment strategies to identify qualified candidates through multiple channels including professional networks, internet and social media, industry publications, and direct outreach of passive high-quality candidates who might not be seeking other employment opportunities 
•    Comprehensive screening of applicants including resume review, preliminary interviews, and thorough reference checks
o    Background investigations including verification of education, employment history, professional credentials 
o    Credit checks for relevant positions (e.g., finance director) 
o    Social media reviews 
o    No criminal background checks will be required of the consultant; the city will initiate checks through its own vendor 
•    Presentation of a diverse pool of qualified candidates with detailed candidate profiles and assessment summaries
•    Coordination and facilitation of interview processes, including development of interview questions and assessment tools
o    Assist the city in scheduling and conducting interviews
o    Video interviews of candidates
o    Arrange for all necessary travel for candidates
o    Respond to city questions
o    Interviews must be conducted in compliance with the open meetings act.
- Budget: $86.3M

- Contract Period/Term: 3 years
- Questions/Inquires Deadline: September 5, 2025