Executive Search Firm for Town Manager

The Town of Simsbury, Connecticut, located in Hartford County, is conducting a Request for Quotation (RFQ #14713) to procure executive search firm services specifically focused on recruiting a new Town Manager. The town is seeking a professional executive search firm with extensive, demonstrated experience working with municipalities to recruit high-level Chief Executive Officers. The primary objective is to identify, evaluate, and recommend qualified candidates for the Town Manager position through a comprehensive search and recruitment process. Key deliverables will likely include developing a candidate profile, conducting targeted recruitment, screening and evaluating candidates, and presenting a slate of top candidates to the town's selection committee. The solicitation period runs from April 3, 2023, to April 20, 2023, with a vendor Q&A period from April 3 to April 6, 2023. Interested firms must submit questions to the Town Manager's Office at townmanager@simsbury-ct.gov by April 6, 2023, and the town will provide responses via an addendum posted on their website by April 14, 2023, at 1:00 PM EDT.

The RFQ does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on which organizations can respond. There is no mention of an incumbent vendor or existing infrastructure that requires integration. The solicitation is open to all vendors and has been designated as having no line items. No estimated total value or budget range for the contract is provided in the documentation, and payment terms will be vendor-specified. The delivery terms are designated as Free On Board Destination. Potential respondents should note that the town seeks a firm with a proven track record in municipal executive recruitment, suggesting that experience and qualifications will be critical evaluation criteria. The ultimate goal is to secure a professional executive search firm that can help the Town of Simsbury identify and recruit a highly qualified Town Manager who can effectively lead the municipality.