Professional Search Services

West Virginia University (WVU), located in Morgantown, West Virginia, is seeking professional search services through Request for Proposals (RFP) Number RFP202090000144. The procurement aims to secure a supplier capable of guiding and assisting the university in identifying and targeting a strong and diverse pool of candidates for various institutional positions. Categorized under commodity codes 80111701 (staff recruiting services) and 80111715 (permanent professional staff), the solicitation requires qualified firms or individuals to provide comprehensive recruitment support. The RFP was released on February 18, 2020, with proposals due by March 5, 2020, at 4:00 PM EST. Interested vendors must submit sealed proposals to Joshua Farner, the contact person reachable at joshua.farner@mail.wvu.edu or +1 304-293-5711. The procurement documents include four key attachments: About The University, RFP Rules & Guidelines, RFP Terms and Conditions, and RFP Scope and Requirements, which provide detailed information about the professional search services expected.

The RFP does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. No incumbent vendors or current contractors were identified in the provided documentation. The solicitation is open to professional search firms and individuals capable of meeting the university's recruitment needs. While no specific budget range was explicitly stated, the procurement is for professional services designed to support WVU's hiring processes across various institutional positions. The currency for this procurement is US Dollars, and proposals will remain sealed until the submission deadline. The comprehensive nature of the RFP suggests that WVU is seeking a robust and flexible professional search service that can adapt to the university's diverse hiring requirements across different departments and position levels.