Executive Search Firm – SUNY Geneseo President

The State University of New York (SUNY) System Administration is seeking an executive search firm to assist with recruiting and selecting a new President for SUNY Geneseo. This procurement is being conducted under SUNY's discretionary authority, with the selected firm responsible for comprehensive executive search services including developing recruitment strategies, identifying and screening candidates, coordinating interviews, and supporting final selection and contract negotiations. The successful vendor must provide a detailed work plan that includes advertising, candidate outreach, comprehensive screening, and interview coordination. Key deliverables include a robust candidate pool, thorough candidate vetting, and assistance with final selection and contract negotiations. Specific submission requirements include proposal submission to contract.unit@suny.edu by October 28, 2024, at 5:00 PM eastern time, with all questions due by October 11, 2024. The contract term is one year with an option for a no-cost three-month extension, and the anticipated first-year salary range for the President position is $225,000 to $375,000.

The procurement is not designated as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Set Aside, and there are no specific restrictions on business entities responding to the opportunity. No incumbent vendors have been identified for this contract, and SUNY has indicated that no businesses have been awarded identical or substantially similar procurement contracts within the past five years. The maximum anticipated contract value is $125,000, with firms required to submit an all-inclusive flat fee proposal rather than a percentage-based fee. The selected firm must provide a work guarantee that includes conducting a new search at no additional cost if the selected candidate leaves within one year. SUNY Geneseo will handle direct payment for publication advertising and candidate travel expenses according to New York State allowable rates. The procurement is subject to New York State Procurement Lobbying Law restrictions, which limit bidder communications to designated procurement officials during the restricted period.