Professional Services for Conducting a Compensation/Market Study

The City of Bryan, Texas is requesting proposals for professional services to conduct a salary and market study comparing base pay rates and total compensation for similar positions across 10–12 Texas entities, with proposals due September 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM CST and written questions due September 15.

The scope includes analysis of approximately 30–40 general city positions, 20–30 electric utility positions, and up to ten sworn police and fire positions. Deliverables are job summary preparation, direct-entity survey administration, data compilation, a written report detailing methodology and wage comparisons, and an in-person presentation to Human Resources and organizational leadership. An optional component—priced separately—covers competitive market analysis, recruitment and retention risk assessment, implementation recommendations, and a 3–5 year workforce planning outlook. The City will provide current salary structures, pay ranges, job descriptions, and HR liaison support.

The consultant must propose a lump-sum not-to-exceed fee with itemized travel and expense estimates and alternative pricing if City personnel assume certain tasks. The contract term is a minimum of twelve months from award, with anticipated project completion in 60–90 days.

Evaluation criteria are Qualifications and Experience (30%), Project Timeline (30%), Project Design and Methodology (20%), Rates and Expenses (15%), and References (5%). The consultant must procure and maintain Commercial General Liability insurance with limits not less than $2 million per occurrence, Business Automobile Liability at $1 million per accident, and Workers' Compensation insurance with Texas statutory limits and Employers Liability of not less than $1 million per accident. Proposals are submitted electronically via the Brazos Valley Online Bidding System with a public proposal acknowledgment scheduled via Zoom on September 22. The City retains the right to negotiate with qualified sources, reject proposals, cancel the RFP, and extend prices and terms to other governmental entities under existing joint purchasing interlocal cooperation agreements.