Compensation, Classification and Pay Equity Study

The City of Ashland, located in Jackson County, Oregon, is seeking proposals from qualified firms to conduct a comprehensive Compensation, Classification, and Pay Equity Study for its municipal workforce. The procurement aims to review and analyze the city's current employee classification and compensation plans across six bargaining units and one non-represented employee group. Key deliverables include a thorough review of existing job descriptions, a total compensation survey of comparator agencies, an evaluation of the current classification and compensation structure, and recommendations to help the city attract and retain qualified employees. The study will specifically perform an equal pay analysis for all City classifications, with the goal of creating equitable compensation frameworks. Proposals must be submitted digitally by 2:00 PM PST on April 5, 2024, with technical and cost proposals required to be submitted separately. The city will evaluate proposals based on the firm's qualifications, understanding of the project scope, proposed methodology, project approach, and cost.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the provided documents. The procurement appears open to qualified consulting firms specializing in municipal compensation and classification studies. While no incumbent vendor was identified, the city reserves the right to negotiate additions or deletions to the scope of services and associated costs with the successful proposer. Travel, lodging, and meal expenses are preferably expected to be calculated at federal per diem rates. Although a specific budget range was not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the study covering multiple employee groups suggests a substantial project scope. The City of Ashland maintains the flexibility to cancel, reject, or delay the procurement if it determines such action is in the best interest of the city.