Executive Search Services

The vendor is required to provide executive search services to include:
•    Conducting a robust community engagement process with the city (council, staff, citizens) to clarify expected qualifications, skills, experience, and leadership seeking in a city manager; 
•    Preparation of a job announcement and recruitment materials; 
•    Conduct preliminary interviews on selected candidates; 
•    Coordinate any travel arrangements; 
•    Conduct actual recruitment including scheduling, reviewing, and checking qualifications and references of candidates; 
•    Conducting background checks; 
•    Assisting in all aspects of selection and hiring;
- Requirement:
•    Work with the city council to develop a candidate profile that meets the city’s desired qualifications and experience; 
•    Using the agreed-upon candidate profile, the firm shall recommend to the city council a salary range for the position, an advertising plan to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates, and a timetable for the recruitment; c
•    Advertise the position nationwide to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates; 
•    Take receipt of all resumes and other applicable documents from candidates; 
•    Conduct in-depth reviews of candidates’ credentials using criteria established from a stakeholder meeting and hearing, including the council and interested members of our community; 
•    Select the most qualified, skilled, and articulate candidates for the council to review and provide a written report summarizing results and the identification of up to ten candidates for consideration; 
•    Arrange for and conduct finalist(s) professional background investigation(s);
•    Advise the council on interview strategies, techniques, questions, etc. as needed;
•    Assist with employment negotiations if requested or as deemed necessary; 
•    Disclose any previous relationships between the firm and all candidates being considered.
- Budget: $135 million

- Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference Date: February 4, 2026
- Questions/Inquires Deadline: February 6, 2026