FRP for City Attorney Recruiting Firm

The City of Newport, Oregon is seeking professional recruitment services to assist in hiring a new City Attorney through a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued on January 30, 2025, with proposals due by March 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM. The recruitment assistance contract requires a comprehensive approach including coaching city leadership on the recruitment process, developing public outreach materials, conducting candidate screening, and supporting interview logistics. Evaluation of proposals will occur on a 100-point scale, with points allocated across introduction letter (10 points), project understanding (20 points), project approach (20 points), project schedule (10 points), experience and references (20 points), and fee schedule (20 points). Proposals are limited to 12 pages excluding resumes, and must be submitted via email to the City Manager. The selected firm is expected to have demonstrated experience recruiting for entities of similar municipal size and complexity, with a specific preference for firms experienced in City Attorney recruitment within Oregon. The City serves a population of 11,083 with 164 employees and has a fiscal year 2024-2025 budget of $148,513,163.

The RFP does not explicitly outline set-aside designations or specific restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the available documentation, and no specific infrastructure or technology integration requirements are detailed. While a specific budget range is not provided, the procurement suggests the City seeks a cost-effective recruitment solution that ensures an open and fair selection process. The contract is anticipated to be awarded by March 21, 2025, with the successful firm responsible for supporting the recruitment of a City Attorney who will report directly to the City Council and work in partnership with the City Manager. Proposing firms should be prepared to provide comprehensive recruitment services, including developing recruitment strategies, conducting thorough candidate screenings, and assisting with the interview and selection process. The City will not reimburse firms for proposal preparation costs, and proposers should carefully review all requirements before submission.