Employee Compensation Study

Oakland Community College (OCC) has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 26-004-JR for a comprehensive Employee Compensation Study to be completed by April 2026. The procurement seeks qualified suppliers to conduct three distinct compensation studies: one for non-union administrative/management employees, another for AFSCME Classified Union employees, and a third for specific Teamsters Union Classifications. The studies will require a detailed market analysis, classification review, and compensation comparison with similarly situated community colleges across Michigan. The RFP additionally requests consulting services to review and recommend a performance/merit-based annual raise process. Proposals are due on September 30, 2025, at 2:00 PM EDT, with an evaluation process utilizing a 100-point scoring system that allocates points across proposed solution (45 points), cost proposal (30 points), supplier timeline (10 points), company information (10 points), and references (5 points). Suppliers must provide comprehensive pricing for each study/service separately, including anticipated fees and travel expenses, with a preference for consultants experienced in community college compensation studies, particularly those with Michigan-based experience.

The RFP does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the documentation indicates a comprehensive job classification list spanning multiple departments and employment categories, including classified, Teamsters, and administrative roles. The pricing spreadsheet suggests the college will limit travel reimbursement to federal per diem rates for meals and miscellaneous expenses. Though specific budget details are not fully disclosed, the RFP implies the total project cost will be negotiated and not exceed a predetermined amount. The compensation study will cover a wide range of positions across academic services, student support, technology, financial operations, workforce development, and administrative support, suggesting a complex organizational compensation review with potential significant financial implications for the college's human resources strategy.