2022-79 Efficiency Study within Clackamas County Human Resources Department

Clackamas County, Oregon is seeking a consulting firm to conduct an Efficiency Study within its Human Resources Department through a Request for Quotes (RFQ) #2022-79. The study will comprehensively evaluate the operations of the HR Division, including the Director's Office/Administration, Workforce Data Management, Employee & Labor Relations, Classification & Compensation, Recruitment & Selection, and Workforce Data Management. Key objectives include identifying and evaluating business practices, workload factors, technology opportunities, environmental threats, and appropriate staffing levels for each HR program area. The RFQ requires firms to provide competitive hourly rates with an estimated not-to-exceed total, with the proposed price being a factor in vendor selection. Quotes are due by August 25, 2022, at 2:00 PM PST, with an anticipated project start date in early October 2022 and a required completion date of December 31, 2022. The consulting team will likely work remotely, with potential for one or two initial in-person meetings, and will need to assess the HR division's current operational efficiency and recommend improvements.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations were explicitly mentioned in the available documents. The county has established an estimated project budget of $80,000, with firms expected to submit competitive hourly rates and a not-to-exceed total price for the efficiency study. The procurement does not indicate any incumbent vendors or specific requirements for existing technology integration. Most of the study can be accomplished remotely, accommodating the HR department's hybrid work schedule. The consulting firm will be expected to provide a comprehensive analysis of the HR department's current operations, potentially recommending process improvements, technological enhancements, and optimal staffing strategies. The county will evaluate proposals based on factors including proposed pricing, proposed approach, and the consultant's demonstrated ability to conduct a thorough and actionable efficiency study.