ESBD_522078_1781623872694_Compensation Analysis 26-RFQ-01-005 Q&A.pdf

REQUEST FOR QUOTES (RFQ)

Compensation Analysis

26-RFQ-01-005

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS DOCUMENT

6/3/26

Question 1. I understand 33 positions are included in the study. How many total employees are included?

Answer: Workforce Solutions currently employs 33 staff members with 26 unique positions.

Question 2. Can you please clarify the requested timeline for this project? The RFQ states that the service period will begin on July 20, 2026 and end on July 19, 2027, however the event schedule lists that the WFS requests a final written report by August 28, 2026.

Answer: The final written report is due by August 28, 2026. The service period (contract) will be for one year beginning July 20, 2026 in the event additional services are requested by Workforce Solutions.

Question 3. Does WFS wish to have job descriptions updated?

Answer: Yes

Question 4. What is WFS desired budget for this project?

Answer: RFQ, Section 2 states the amount allocated for Workforce Solutions. The maximum budget for this project is $10,000.

6/4/26

Question 5. The RFQ states that the project is federally funded by the Texas Workforce Commission in the amount of $10,000. Please confirm whether $10,000 is the maximum available contract amount and whether proposals exceeding $10,000 will be deemed nonresponsive or simply evaluated under the Cost criterion.

Answer: The maximum budget for this project is $10,000. Proposals exceeding $10,000 will be automatically deemed non-responsive.

Question 6. If $10,000 is the maximum available amount, is WFS open to a phased or prioritized proposal that remains within the available budget while addressing the highest-priority elements of the scope?

Answer: Workforce Solutions expects proposals to address the full scope of work outlined in the RFQ. The maximum available budget for the project is $10,000.

Question 7. Please confirm the total number of current employees/incumbents covered by the study, in addition to confirming that 33 roles/job titles referenced in the RFQ should all be benchmarked.

Answer: Workforce Solutions currently employs 33 staff members. There are approximately 26 unique job titles within the organization, all of which are expected to be included in the Compensation Analysis and benchmarking process.

Question 8. Does the agency have an existing list of comparable labor market agencies? If so, how many agencies are on the list?

Answer: Workforce Solutions does not have an existing list of comparable labor market agencies.

Question 9. Please confirm whether WFS expects respondents to use purchased/proprietary salary survey data, publicly available salary data, WFS-provided peer data, or a combination of sources. If purchased third-party survey data is expected, should the cost of acquiring those data be included within the proposed project cost and available project budget?

Answer: Workforce Solutions does not require a specific compensation data source or methodology. Respondents may use the sources they deem appropriate to complete the Compensation Analysis.

Any costs associated with third-party compensation data, survey access, software platforms, or other resources needed to complete the project must be included within the respondent's proposed cost and the maximum project budget of $10,000.

Question 10. The RFQ indicates a one-year contract period, but the event schedule requires the final written report by August 28, 2026. Should respondents assume that all substantive project deliverables must be completed by August 28? What flexibility exists in the August 28 deadline?

Answer: The final written report is due by August 28, 2026.

Question 11. Are the kickoff meeting and final presentation required to be in person, or may either be conducted virtually? If in-person attendance is required, should travel and lodging be included within the proposed project cost, or may it be separated into an expense budget?

Answer: The kickoff meeting and final presentation may be conducted virtually.

Respondents should include any anticipated travel-related costs within their proposed project cost, if applicable.

6/9/26

Question 12. The RFQ states that the project is federally funded by the Texas Workforce Commission in the amount of $10,000. Please confirm whether $10,000 is the maximum available contract amount and whether proposals exceeding $10,000 will be deemed nonresponsive or simply evaluated under the Cost criterion.

Answer: The maximum budget for this project is $10,000. Proposals exceeding $10,000 will be automatically deemed non-responsive.

Question 13. If $10,000 is the maximum available amount, is WFS open to a phased or prioritized proposal that remains within the available budget while addressing the highest-priority elements of the scope?

Answer: Workforce Solutions expects proposals to address the full scope of work outlined in the RFQ. The maximum available budget for the project is $10,000.

Question 14. Please confirm the total number of current employees/incumbents covered by the study, in addition to confirming that 33 roles/job titles referenced in the RFQ should all be benchmarked.

Answer: Workforce Solutions currently employs 33 staff members. There are approximately 26 unique job titles within the organization, all of which are expected to be included in the Compensation Analysis and benchmarking process.

Question 15. Does the agency have an existing list of comparable labor market agencies? If so, how many agencies are on the list?

Answer: Workforce Solutions does not have an existing list of comparable labor market agencies.

Question 16. Please confirm whether WFS expects respondents to use purchased/proprietary salary survey data, publicly available salary data, WFS-provided peer data, or a combination of sources. If purchased third-party survey data is expected, should the cost of acquiring those data be included within the proposed project cost and available project budget?

Answer: Workforce Solutions does not require a specific compensation data source or methodology. Respondents may use the sources they deem appropriate to complete the Compensation Analysis.

Any costs associated with third-party compensation data, survey access, software platforms, or other resources needed to complete the project must be included within the respondent's proposed cost and the maximum project budget of $10,000.

Question 17 The RFQ indicates a one-year contract period, but the event schedule requires the final written report by August 28, 2026. Should respondents assume that all substantive project deliverables must be completed by August 28? What flexibility exists in the August 28 deadline?

Answer: The final written report is due by August 28, 2026.

Question 18 Are the kickoff meeting and final presentation required to be in person, or may either be conducted virtually? If in-person attendance is required, should travel and lodging be included within the proposed project cost, or may it be separated into an expense budget?

Answer: The kickoff meeting and final presentation may be conducted virtually.

Respondents should include any anticipated travel-related costs within their proposed project cost, if applicable.