CLASSIFICATION, COMPENSATION AND EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT SERVICES

Contra Costa County is seeking classification, compensation, and executive recruitment services through a Request for Proposal (RFP #RFP_F-Contr-0000000126) released on September 17, 2025, with proposals due by October 10, 2025, at 3:00 PM PST. The county aims to conduct comprehensive studies and recruitment services for its workforce of over 11,000 employees across 25 departments, with a proposed contract term of three years from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2029, and options for two additional one-year renewals. Required services include reviewing classification specifications, conducting salary surveys, developing compensation recommendations, and managing executive recruitment processes. The evaluation will be performed by a recommendation panel using criteria such as understanding of services, prior government experience, consultant qualifications, proposal completeness, and service fees. Proposers must submit electronic responses through BidNet Direct, provide references, include a cost proposal with fee structures, and demonstrate capabilities in classification analysis, compensation studies, and executive recruitment services. The county anticipates selecting multiple consultants to support its Human Resources Department's strategic priorities of workforce sustainability and equitable resource allocation.

The RFP encourages participation from various business classifications, including Small Business Enterprise (SBE), Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Women Business Enterprise (WBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE), and Local Business Enterprise (LBE). Businesses must register on the county's e-Outreach system and complete a Business Opportunities Registration and Certification Form valid for three years. Proposers are required to provide comprehensive insurance coverage, with liability insurance minimums of $500,000 for contracts under $500,000 and $1,000,000 for larger contracts. The RFP does not specify a precise budget range or total contract value, but requires detailed cost proposals and fee structures from potential vendors. Successful consultants will need to demonstrate expertise in public sector recruitment, organizational assessment, and the ability to balance market competitiveness, internal equity, and fiscal sustainability. The county will require submission of at least three reference letters, an anti-collusion statement, and comprehensive documentation of relevant experience and methodologies.