Executive Search Firm Services - Director of Engineering

The City of Lawton, Oklahoma, located in Cleveland County, is seeking proposals from qualified executive search firms to conduct a comprehensive recruitment process for the position of Director of Engineering. The procurement opportunity, identified as RFPCL25-020, requires a firm to develop a detailed position profile, implement a targeted recruitment strategy, screen candidates, facilitate interviews, and assist with the final selection process. Key deliverables include developing a marketing strategy, conducting personal interviews, performing background checks, and producing a search report recommending top candidates. Respondents must demonstrate prior experience working with public entities, specifically having completed at least one executive recruitment for a governmental organization within the past 24 months. The proposal submission deadline is March 5, 2025, at 2:00 PM local time, with an expected project completion timeline of 4-6 months. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on the firm's recruitment methodology, previous public sector experience, references, and comprehensive approach to executive search.

While the document does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, it requires respondents to submit a comprehensive proposal package including a firm profile, recruitment methodology, references, and a sealed fee structure envelope. The City of Lawton's project team, including the City Manager, Deputy City Manager, and Human Resources Director, will be actively involved in supporting the recruitment process. Although the specific budget range is not disclosed in the available documents, the procurement suggests a professional services contract for executive recruitment. The solicitation appears open to qualified executive search firms with demonstrated public sector experience, without apparent limitations on firm size or ownership structure. The successful firm will be expected to provide a full-service recruitment approach, leveraging their expertise to identify and secure a highly qualified Director of Engineering for the City of Lawton.