93-20250916155212 Harrison

Harrison County, Mississippi has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for comprehensive Human Resource Services, seeking a qualified consultant to perform critical HR functions. The primary services required include a thorough review and update of the employee handbook, a comprehensive review and revision of employee classifications regarding Exempt/Non-Exempt status, and the development of target salary ranges. Additionally, the consultant will be responsible for reviewing job descriptions across all employment classifications. Interested firms must submit their RFQ packages by 9:00 AM Central Time on October 23, 2025, with specific submission requirements of one USB drive, one original, and five physical copies. All questions and information requests must be submitted via email by 5:00 PM Central Time on October 17, 2025, to the county's purchasing department. The ideal candidate will demonstrate extensive experience in human resource consulting for public entities and possess comprehensive knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations.

The county emphasizes its commitment to equal opportunity employment and ensures that minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids without discrimination. Submittals may be retained by the Board of Supervisors for up to 90 days for review and qualification investigation. While no specific budget range is disclosed, the RFQ documents are freely available for download at www.harrisoncountybids.com, with a strict prohibition on electronic submissions due to the requirement for multiple physical copies. The procurement is specifically targeting professional human resource consulting services for Harrison County, with a focus on comprehensive organizational HR assessment and optimization. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation, and the county appears to be seeking a fresh perspective on its human resource infrastructure and classification systems.