Hiring Platform - 211603

The City of Dallas, located in Dallas County, Texas, is procuring a comprehensive hiring platform through a competitive solicitation (Bid No. 211603/IFS DPD B1800429) to enhance recruitment efforts across university career centers. The platform will provide access to a candidate network of over 55 million students and alumni from approximately 1,600 accredited institutions nationwide. Key deliverables include a premium employer profile, 10 promoted job posts, advanced analytics, detailed sourcing filters, AI candidate matching, resume database access, 15 user seats for recruiters, and a dedicated account manager. The procurement objectives focus on streamlining job placement and expanding candidate reach through technology-driven recruitment solutions. The solicitation was posted on September 10, 2025, with proposals due on September 16, 2025, at 1:30 P.M. Vendors were instructed to submit questions through the Solicitation Portal at www.dallascityhall.bonfirehub.com, with the Recruiting Unit designated to manage the hiring platform.

The procurement documents do not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Two vendors submitted bids for the platform: Izy Freights Logistics LLC at $150,000 and 12twenty, Inc. at $43,200, with 12twenty, Inc. identified as the lowest-priced responsive bidder. The bid tabulation reveals the procurement will be awarded on a per-each basis using commodity code 20837 for DATABASE SOFTWARE. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the scope suggests the city is seeking to replace or upgrade an existing recruitment technology infrastructure. The total contract value appears to be approximately $43,200 based on the lowest bid, with the platform expected to provide comprehensive recruitment technology solutions for the City of Dallas Police Department. The procurement documents indicate the city will evaluate vendors based on factors including pricing, technical capabilities, and alignment with recruitment objectives.