COS- Classification and Compensation Study

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued by the City of Stockbridge, Georgia, seeking a qualified consultant to conduct a comprehensive Classification and Compensation Study for citywide job classification and compensation system evaluation. The procurement aims to deliver actionable recommendations supporting internal equity, market competitiveness, and long-term sustainability of the City's compensation practices. The scope of work includes project initiation with stakeholder meetings, comprehensive classification analysis across all city departments, compensation analysis with external market benchmarking, development of recommendations and implementation strategies, training and knowledge transfer to HR staff, and delivery of a final report with updated job descriptions and implementation roadmap. Required qualifications include demonstrated experience and expertise in compensation studies, job classification analysis, and municipal human resources consulting. The RFP evaluation utilizes a 100-point scoring system encompassing Experience and Qualifications (25 points), Project Approach and Methodology (25 points), Cost Proposal (20 points), Training and Knowledge Transfer (15 points), Past Performance and References (10 points), and Project Timeline (5 points). The City reserves the right to conduct interviews or presentations with shortlisted firms. Critical deadlines include a proposal opening date of Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST, questions due by Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST, and proposal submission through the Bonfire Portal by Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST. No site visits or bidders' conferences are specified.

Pricing must be submitted as a firm, fixed lump-sum cost for the complete scope of services, with all labor, materials, overhead, travel, and administrative costs included and no additional costs permitted without written City approval. The initial contract term extends through completion of the full scope of work, with optional renewal for four additional twelve-month terms at the City's sole discretion. Service providers must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including Georgia's E-Verify requirements, Drug-Free Workplace Act, and nondiscrimination provisions, and must maintain professional liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per claim, along with commercial general liability and automobile liability insurance of $1,000,000 combined single limit. No set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, no identified incumbent contractor, and no specific budget range or award value are specified in the procurement documents. Bidders are required to return completed revised bid pricing sheets and the completed Addendum No. 1 with their bid submittal, with failure to include the addendum potentially resulting in bidder disqualification.