Recruitment Services (Permanent Positions Only)

The North Dakota Recruitment Services Multi-Award Vehicle (Contract 004) is a comprehensive state-wide contract designed to provide professional recruitment services for permanent positions across various public and nonprofit sectors. The vehicle covers two primary recruitment categories: Executive Level (directors, chief officers, presidents/vice presidents) and All Other Positions, enabling state colleges, universities, K-12 schools, city and county governments, and nonprofit organizations to procure targeted recruitment support. Services include comprehensive candidate identification, screening, background checks, interview coordination, and placement assistance, with vendors offering extensive support throughout the hiring process.

The multi-award vehicle includes seven prime contractors: Effertz Executive Search & Management, Academic Search, AGB Search, GovHR USA, Greenwood Asher, Olson Effertz, and Spherion. Managed by the North Dakota Office of Management and Budget's State Procurement Office, the contract was originally awarded on February 27, 2020, and is currently set to expire on December 31, 2025. Vendor fees range from 20-33.33% of the hired candidate's salary, with minimum fees between $25,500 and $60,000, and most vendors provide a 12-month employment guarantee. The contract type is a cooperative purchasing vehicle with statewide geographic coverage, allowing participating entities to select one vendor or obtain quotes from multiple vendors through a standardized Participating Work Order process.