Executive Recruitment

The City of Goodyear, Arizona has issued Request for Quotation No. 26-0061 for Executive Recruitment services, a term contract procurement conducted by Maricopa County on behalf of the city. The procurement seeks a professional executive search firm to conduct a comprehensive national search for various executive positions, with primary emphasis on recruiting a new City Manager. The selected firm will work collaboratively with the City Council subcommittee and Human Resources Department to identify, evaluate, and secure the most qualified candidates for the position. Key deliverables include candidate sourcing, vetting, interview coordination, and final placement support. The ideal City Manager candidate should demonstrate visionary leadership capabilities, strategic planning proficiency, ability to foster collaborative workplace culture, operational excellence, and alignment with the city's mission and values. Proposals are due on December 2, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Arizona Time. The evaluation will apply weighted criteria assessing firm experience (35%), key personnel experience (30%), method of approach (20%), and cost (15%).

The contract award will establish an initial term commencing from the date of award with options to renew for four additional one-year periods, not to exceed five years total. Compensation will be structured as a percentage of the successful candidate's first-year base salary, with an engagement fee payable upon execution of the task order and the balance due upon successful placement. Per the city's procurement code, annual fees cannot exceed $100,000 in any fiscal year. The request does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types eligible to respond, nor are incumbent vendors or current contractors identified in the available documentation. No specific budget range or award value is established beyond the annual fiscal year cap of $100,000, with total contract value dependent on candidate placement and salary negotiation outcomes.