Salary and Compensation Study Services

The Vendor is required to provide to conduct a comprehensive salary and compensation study.
- Evaluate current pay structures, benchmark against comparable municipalities, and ensure internal equity and external competitiveness across all job classifications.
- Objectives
•    Assess the City’s current compensation structure for all full-time and part-time positions
•    Identify market competitiveness by comparing salaries and benefits with peer cities and public sector organizations
•    Evaluate internal equity across departments and job families
•    Recommend adjustments to pay ranges, classifications, and compensation policies 
•    Support long-term workforce planning and retention strategies.
- Data Collection & Review
•    Review existing job descriptions, classifications, and pay grades
•    Conduct interviews or surveys with department heads and HR staff
•    Analyze current compensation policies and practices
- Market Analysis
•    Identify and justify a list of comparable municipalities and agencies
•    Collect and analyze salary and benefits data from peer organizations
•    Evaluate total compensation including base pay, incentives, and fringe benefits
- Internal Equity Assessment
•    Review pay relationships between positions within the City
•    Identify compression issues, pay disparities, and classification inconsistencies
- Recommendations
•    Propose updated salary ranges and classification adjustments
•    Recommend implementation strategies (e.g., phased adjustments, budget impact)
•    Provide tools or models for ongoing compensation management
- Reporting & Presentation
•    Deliver a comprehensive final report with findings, analysis, and recommendations
•    Present results to City leadership and/or Council as requested
•    Provide editable data files and documentation for future use.

- Contract Period/Term: 1 year
- Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference Date: September 19, 2025
- Questions/Inquires Deadline: September 17, 2025