004_Contract+Summary-EE+Search-Updated.docx

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Recruitment Services (Permanent Positions Only)
Contract number
004-EFFE
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North Dakota

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This document is a North Dakota state contract for recruitment services, specifically for permanent position placements. The contract (Term Contract Number 004-EFFE) is awarded to multiple vendors including Effertz Executive Search & Management, Academic Search, AGB Search, GovHR USA, Greenwood Asher, Olson Effertz, and Spherion. The contract is established as a cooperative purchasing vehicle, allowing North Dakota State Colleges and Universities, K-12 schools, city, county, local governments, and nonprofit organizations to utilize the contract's services.

The contract covers two primary recruitment categories: Executive Level (directors, chief officers, presidents/vice presidents) and All Other Positions. Pricing varies by vendor, with fees ranging from 20-33.33% of the hired candidate's salary, and minimum fees between $25,500 and $60,000. Most vendors offer a 12-month employment guarantee and include provisions for contractor expenses. Specific vendors like Academic Search, AGB Search, and Greenwood Asher specialize in higher education recruitment. The contract allows entities to select one vendor or obtain quotes from multiple vendors, with the requirement to complete a Participating Work Order and establish a mutually agreed payment structure tied to specific work performed.

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ND STATE CONTRACT INFORMATION

Term Contract Name:
Recruitment Services (Permanent Positions Only)
Term Contract Number:
004-EFFE
Term Contract Vendor:
Effertz Executive Search & Management

1601 N 12th Street Suite 609 Bismarck, ND 58501 Contact: Terry Effertz, terry@esmnd.com 701-595-1844

CONTRACT INTRODUCTION

This contract provides recruitment services for permanent placement in two categories:

· Executive Level (Directors and Assistant Level, Chief Officers, and Presidents/Vice Presidents)

· All Other

COOPERATIVE PURCHASING

This contract is a cooperative purchasing contract established pursuant to North Dakota Century Code Sections 15.1-09-34(1)(k), 54-44.4-13, and 54-59-18. Though not a party to this contract, North Dakota State Colleges and Universities, K-12 schools, city, county, and local governments and nonprofit organizations established on behalf of public entities may purchase commodities and services under this contract.

ORDERING INFORMATION

How to Get Started - You can select one vendor under this contract or get specific quotes from multiple vendors using the allowed contract rates. Once you have identified a vendor, you will complete the Participating Work Order. As a reminder, the STATE cannot pay for services not received. You will need to agree upon a payment table with the vendor and you can have multiple payment points, each tied to work being performed. Once the Participating Work Order has been filled out, you and the vendor will sign the document.

Vendor Awards

Executive Level
All Other Positions
Academic Search
Academic Search
AGB Search
GovHR USA
GovHR USA
Greenwood Asher
Greenwood Asher
Olson Effertz
Olson Effertz
Spherion

Spherion

Some vendors tailor specifically to higher ed. All entities can reach out to them for specific quotes, but they have strong expertise in this specific sector. Those vendors are: Academic Search, AGB Search, and Greenwood Asher.

Executive Level Pricing, Special Offers and Notes

VENDOR
Flat Fee or % of Salary (see specific contracts for details)
Special Offering (see specific contracts for details)
Academic Search
30% of salary for first 2 searches in academic year, 28% thereafter. Minimum fee $45,000, plus CONTRACTOR and candidate expenses.
Offers limited recruitment* and 12-month employment guarantee- expense only basis + 10K admin fee
AGB Search
33% of salary for presidential searches. Non-presidential searches: see contract for detailed pricing. Minimum fee $60,000 for all positions, plus CONTRACTOR and candidate expenses.
12-month employment guarantee- expense only basis
GovHR USA
Flat fee $25,500, CONTRACTOR visits to STATE will be billed at $125 per hour or $500 half day or $950 full day, plus potential travel expenses
Offers limited recruitment and 12-month employment guarantee- expense only basis
Greenwood Asher
33.33% of salary plus 12% professional fee, plus CONTRACTOR and candidate expenses. Direct expenses not to exceed $10,000.
12-month employment guarantee- expense only basis
Olson Effertz
20% of salary, plus candidate travel. First $500 of marketing expense provided by CONTRACTOR.
12-month employment guarantee- expense only basis
Spherion
28% of salary for executive, plus CONTRACTOR and candidate expenses.
First sixty (60) days- expense only basis

All Other Pricing, Special Offers and Notes:

VENDOR
Flat Fee or % of Salary (see specific contracts for details)
Special Offering (see specific contracts for details)
Academic Search
30% of salary for first 2 searches in academic year, 28% thereafter. Minimum fee $45,000, plus CONTRACTOR and candidate expenses.
Offers limited recruitment and 12-month employment guarantee- expense only basis + 10K admin fee
GovHR USA
Flat fee $25,500, CONTRACTOR visits to STATE will be billed at $125 per hour or $500 half day or $950 full day, plus potential travel expenses
Offers limited recruitment and 12-month employment guarantee- expense only basis
Greenwood Asher
33.33% of salary plus 12% professional fee, plus CONTRACTOR and candidate expenses. Direct expenses not to exceed $10,000.
12-month employment guarantee- expense only basis
Olson Effertz
20% of salary, plus candidate travel. First $500 of marketing expense provided by CONTRACTOR.
12-month employment guarantee- expense only basis
Spherion
24% of salary, plus CONTRACTOR and candidate expenses.
First sixty (60) days- expense only basis

*The basic or limited services is a recruitment only.

The Academic Search team will provide the following services:

· Review of the position profile in consultation with the hiring authority;

· Development of national advertising plan and placement of the advertisements;

· Distribution of e-mails to members of the firm’s proprietary database of professionals in higher education with information about the position; Personalized outreach by the senior consultant to a selected pool of potential candidates based on the assessment of the position.

· Creation of secure website to house applicant materials for review;

· Notification to those candidates not selected for advancement to the interview stage of the search.

Limited search services does not include the following services:

· Organization of the search process;

· Complete analysis of Institution needs;

· Creation of the ad or profile

· Management of formal candidate review and client/candidate interviews/campus visits

· Facilitation of the appointment;

· Participation in finalist interviews.

· Background checks including referencing

· Due diligence on finalist candidates

· A guarantee to conduct a second search without fee if the hiring authority is not satisfied with the recommended candidates, that a contract is not concluded or is terminated for cause, or the appointee leaves within the first year of appointment.

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