Engineer Recruitment Services

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is seeking professional engineer recruitment services through Request for Proposal (RFP) #250000002236, issued by the Office of Organizational Development. The procurement aims to identify, screen, and provide candidates for various engineering and land surveyor positions across multiple classification levels, ranging from Transportation Engineer to Senior Policy Executive roles. Prospective contractors must specialize in engineering recruitment, possess at least 5 years of experience, and demonstrate capability of filling 50% of positions with engineers. The RFP was released on April 29, 2025, with proposals due by May 23, 2025, and an anticipated contract start date of July 30, 2025. The contract will have an initial three-year term with potential for up to four additional one-year renewals. Key deliverables include sourcing candidates who can pass Civil Service screening, undergo MDOT staff interviews, complete reference and background checks, and agree to a one-year probationary period. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on the contractor's recruitment expertise, success rates, and ability to source qualified professional engineers.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The current incumbent vendor is Seacon Associates, who is eligible to submit a new proposal and previously filled 25 positions under the existing contract. The pricing structure is based on a search fee percentage of the hired candidate's starting annual salary, with rates around 27% for the incumbent vendor. The estimated total contract amount is $400,000 for the three-year term, though this is not a guaranteed amount and represents a potential budget range. The contract allows for flexible candidate placement and recruitment strategies, with work locations spanning MDOT facilities throughout Michigan and potential for on-site or hybrid work schedules. There are no mandatory subcontracting requirements, and the State will only compensate the recruitment firm when a recommended candidate successfully completes the application process and starts employment with MDOT.