Presidential Search Consulting Firm

The state of North Carolina, through the South Piedmont Community College Board of Trustees (SPCC Trustees), is seeking a qualified consultant firm to assist with a national search for a new College President. The selected vendor will provide support, guidance, and direction to the SPCC Trustees in all aspects of the search process, including establishing candidate qualifications, advertising the position, recruiting applicants, reviewing applications, recommending finalists, conducting background checks, and complying with necessary deadlines. The initial contract term is six months, beginning upon execution and ending when the contract with the selected candidate is signed. The procurement requires the vendor to provide a detailed cost breakdown including consultant services, travel expenses, third-party subcontracts, printing, and overhead/indirect costs. The vendor must also demonstrate financial stability, experience with similar projects, and HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) participation. The evaluation criteria emphasize the technical approach, vendor qualifications, and vendor experience.

The contracting opportunity is located in Alleghany County, North Carolina. The state has set the salary range for the President position at $172,317 plus a potential local supplement and vehicle allowance. The selected candidate will also receive relocation assistance, travel expenses for interviews, and benefits such as paid holidays, accrued leave, retirement contributions, and health/supplemental insurance options. The State will evaluate the additional risks, costs, and other factors associated with the utilization of workers outside of the United States prior to making an award. No further details on pricing, funding, or other salient information were provided in the addendum.