Executive Recruitment Firm Services

The vendor required to provide executive recruiting firms should specialize in recruitment for executive level management positions in city government.
- Responsible for the following activities, including, but not limited to:
•    Assisting with the position description and profile
•    Testing and screening applicants
•    Development of the search strategy
•    Marketing, advertising and announcements
•    Candidate assessment and conducting candidate interviews
•    Providing reports of candidate assessment and recommending the most qualified candidates for interview opportunities with the city council
- Requirement:
•    Meet with the city council to facilitate the development of an appropriate candidate profile and list of priorities for the new city manager. 
•    Develop a position profile and advertisement. 
•    Develop and execute a comprehensive plan for the city manager recruitment (print, web, social media, targeted calls, etc.). 
•    Implement a direct networking campaign for top talent that may include national, regional, in-state and local elements as determine 
•    Ed during the initial meetings with the city council. 
•    Acknowledge receipt of candidates’ application materials and maintain communication with all candidates throughout the recruitment process. 
•    Answer questions from candidates and collect application materials. 
•    Review the applications received, comparing them to the desired candidate profile. 
•    Conduct thorough screening of all applicants, including initial screening interview with the most qualified candidates. 
•    Screening shall include background, criminal and credit checks, references, and media checks to ensure the candidates have backgrounds of high integrity. 
•    Prepare a confidential reference report on final candidates. 
•    Advise the city council on the qualifications of the candidates, develop a list of recommended candidates for interviews, provide a written report summarizing the overall candidate pool and the qualifications of those selected to be interviewed, as well as information about why some were not chosen to be interviewed. 
•    Assist in scheduling interviews of list of recommended candidates for interviews. 
•    Advise the city council on interview strategies, appropriate questions and evaluation tools. 
•    Attend and facilitate the interviews. 
•    Assist the city council in selecting finalist(s) from those interviewed. 
•    Provide progress reports at least biweekly. 
•    Periodic on-site meetings may be required to discuss ongoing progress. 
•    Assist the city council with employment contract negotiations, as needed. 
•    Maintain all correspondence and record-keeping throughout the process. 
•    Compile search documentation and prepare a final written summary of all work performed and outreach taken related to developing, conducting and completing the search.

- Questions/Inquires Deadline: January 09, 2026