UNSPSC 80111720: Executive recruitment service

Identifying and recruiting prospective candidates using a variety of channels. Assessing candidates to ensure qualification match, cultural fit and compatibility. Conducting confidential interviews, checking references and credit.

UNSPSC 80111720 Executive recruitment service is a Commodity code. State and local governments procure executive search, candidate sourcing, vetting, and placement services under this code—typically for C-suite positions, department heads, fire chiefs, police chiefs, utility directors, athletics directors, and similar leadership roles where specialized recruiting expertise and national candidate networks drive hiring outcomes. The work spans discovery and position profiling, nationwide recruitment marketing, candidate screening and interviewing coordination, background checks, offer negotiation, and onboarding support. Issuing bodies include municipalities (Austin, Portland, Atlanta, Denton County, Fort Myers), counties (Harris County, Marion County, San Mateo County), regional authorities (Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission, Columbus Sports & Entertainment Authority), state agencies (Oregon Department of Transportation, Texas Department of Transportation), and higher education institutions (Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, Texas Southern University). Recent opportunities show executive search activity spanning all major regions: Texas (Austin, Harris County, Texas Tech), Oregon (ODOT, Portland), Florida (Central Florida Commuter Rail), Colorado (Boulder County), and others across the country.

Representative recent opportunities include the Oregon Department of Transportation requesting executive recruitment services for an ODOT Director position under RFP 73000-00017802 with proposals due September 8, 2026, estimated contract value $70,000–$100,000, with an Oregon Small Business Enterprise preference of 5%; the City of Austin soliciting executive and specialized recruitment services under RFP 5800SLW3032 with proposals due September 24, 2026 for department heads and hard-to-fill specialty positions, offering up to 10 additional points each for Local Business and Small Business preferences; and Events DC issuing an SBE-restricted RFP for executive recruitment serving C-suite placements in sports and entertainment with proposals due August 24, 2026. Contracts are typically one to four years with optional renewals, structured on flat-fee, percentage-of-salary, hourly, or per-placement models. Insurance requirements generally include $1–$5 million general liability and $1–$5 million professional liability or errors and omissions coverage. Evaluation emphasizes recruiter experience, methodology, placement outcomes and retention rates, and pricing. This code remains an active and consistent procurement category across state and local jurisdictions pursuing leadership talent acquisition, with particular activity in transportation, public safety, higher education, and municipal administration.