Provide Professional Services for Class and Compensation Study-City of Gallup, NM

The City of Gallup, New Mexico is seeking proposals for a comprehensive Class and Compensation Study through RFP #2025/2026/01, with proposals due on September 18, 2025, at 2:00 pm. The procurement targets a professional consultant to conduct a detailed evaluation of the city's current job classification system and compensation structure across all government positions, including administrative, technical, supervisory, and managerial roles. The selected consultant will be required to develop accurate job descriptions, perform a market analysis of comparable public sector entities, assess the existing compensation structure, and propose a new pay strategy that ensures competitive and equitable compensation. The study must be completed within 180 days of contract execution and will involve adhering to National Compensation Association guidelines, American Society for Public Administration standards, Equal Employment Opportunity compliance, and Fair Labor Standards Act regulations. The evaluation process will utilize a 100-point scoring system, with cost proposals weighted at 30 points, and consultants will be selected based on qualifications, experience, references, and proposed methodology.

While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the RFP indicates potential additional points for local and state business preferences. The consultant will be required to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, general liability, automobile liability, and professional liability insurance. Although no incumbent vendor is identified, the contract template suggests an initial term from 2025 to 2026, with potential renewal for an additional three-year period through 2029. The final deliverables will include a comprehensive report, presentations to city leadership, and recommendations for ongoing compensation structure reviews. While a specific budget range is not disclosed in the provided documents, the complexity of the study and the comprehensive nature of the required analysis suggest a significant professional services contract that will require substantial expertise in public sector compensation strategies.