Classification and Compensation Study

The City of Rock Hill, South Carolina is seeking competitive proposals for a comprehensive Classification and Compensation Study to evaluate and enhance the current compensation structure for its municipal workforce. The project involves reviewing 415 active job classifications over a 4-year period, with no more than 150 classifications reviewed annually, covering approximately 1,000 full-time employees. Key objectives include attracting and retaining qualified employees, maintaining competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring proper job classification, and resolving pay compression issues. Proposals are due by July 23, 2025, at 10:00 am, and must be submitted electronically through the city's eProcurement Portal. The evaluation process will be conducted in two phases, with initial scoring based on project approach (40%), qualifications and experience (20%), pricing (20%), and delivery metrics (10%), followed by interviews focusing on partnership fit (10%). The selected firm will be required to provide a comprehensive wage comparison, identify pay compression issues, and recommend changes to the current compensation structure. The initial contract term is 48 months, with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2025, and includes one 12-month renewal option.

The solicitation includes local purchasing provisions that may provide a 3-5% adjustment for local businesses, with a maximum adjustment of $25,000. While specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are not explicitly detailed in the provided documents, the city appears to maintain an open and competitive procurement process. The contract does not indicate any incumbent vendors or specific technological integration requirements. Proposing firms should be prepared to conduct a thorough analysis of the city's current job classification and compensation systems, with the ability to provide actionable recommendations for improving workforce compensation and classification. The specific budget range is not directly stated in the documents, but the comprehensive nature of the study suggests a significant investment in evaluating and potentially restructuring the city's compensation framework. Interested firms should demonstrate expertise in municipal compensation studies, with the capability to provide detailed market comparisons and strategic recommendations for workforce compensation.