Classification and Compensation Study

Gordon County Board of Commissioners is requesting proposals from qualified consulting firms to conduct a comprehensive Classification and Compensation Study, Organizational Review, Job Description Audit and Development Project, and Workforce Planning Assessment across all County departments and positions, with proposals due June 26, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

The scope encompasses a complete review of approximately 340 full-time and 150 part-time employees; preliminary compensation evaluations; labor market research and salary surveys; comprehensive compensation plan development; job descriptions and class specifications review and modernization; organizational structure assessment for efficiency improvements; and workforce planning assessment for future growth. The consultant must deliver detailed job descriptions in editable electronic format, provide implementation options with cost analyses, and offer training and knowledge transfer to County staff.

The County evaluates proposals on a 100-point scale: technical and functional merit (25 points), vendor experience and qualifications (25 points), cost-effectiveness (20 points), project management approach (15 points), and support and training capabilities (15 points). Vendors must provide at least three references from similar governmental projects completed within the last five years and demonstrate extensive experience in local government compensation studies, county-level organizational assessments, and knowledge of Georgia employment laws and regulations.

Proposals must include executive summaries, firm qualifications and history, detailed project team information with resumes, comprehensive project methodology, proposed timelines with milestones, cost proposals covering all professional fees and expenses, and references. Proposals must be submitted in triplicate with one copy designated as original to Charmon VanDyke, Purchasing Manager, Gordon County Board of Commissioners, 215 North Wall Street, Calhoun, Georgia 30701, or via email at charmon.vandyke@gordoncountyga.gov. No specific contract value, budget range, or contract term is identified. The County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, negotiate terms, or cancel the solicitation.