Executive Recruitment Services

The Washington Convention and Sports Authority t/a Events DC is soliciting proposals for Executive Recruitment Services under RFP Bid #25-S-059, with proposals due August 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST. This RFP is designated exclusively for District of Columbia Department of Small, Local, and Business Development (DSLBD) certified small business enterprises — a restrictive set-aside that eliminates all non-certified competitors.

Events DC seeks one or more firms to recruit and place C-Suite executives in two categories: firms with specialized expertise in sports, entertainment, and venue management; and firms providing general executive recruitment services. Contractors must demonstrate a minimum of seven years' experience recruiting and placing C-Suite executives for organizations with at least 250 employees, with documented success placing at least three C-Suite candidates within the past three years in comparable industries.

The contract base term runs October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, with four optional one-year renewal periods at Events DC's discretion. Offerors must submit two alternate pricing structures: a fixed-fee retainer based on a percentage of the selected candidate's final negotiated compensation, and a contingent-fee option using the same percentage structure. Both proposals must include estimated reimbursable expenses such as copies, advertising, and travel, with final amounts subject to negotiation. Prices must exclude taxes and comply with the most-favored-customer pricing certification.

Events DC will evaluate proposals on 112 points: 80 points for technical merit (qualifications of key personnel, specialized experience and references, and technical approach) and 20 points for pricing, plus an additional 12 preference points for certified business enterprise status. Proposals require submission through Events DC's e-Procurement system and must include W-9 forms, tax certificates of good standing, equal employment opportunity policy statements, disclosure statements regarding relationships with Events DC Board and staff, and insurance documentation evidencing $1 million general liability, $5 million umbrella liability, and $5 million errors and omissions coverage. Questions are due July 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST. Contact Gerald Green, Deputy Director of Contracts and Procurement Services, at ggreen@eventsdc.com or (202) 249-3028.