Recruitment Services

The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development (DHEWD) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB23000093) for recruitment services to find a Commissioner for the Coordinating Board for Higher Education. This procurement seeks a professional recruitment service to identify, screen, and potentially recommend candidates for a high-level leadership position within the state's higher education system. The solicitation was released on July 14, 2022, with responses due by August 15, 2022, at 3:00 PM CDT. Vendors are required to submit their proposals electronically through the MissouriBUYS system, with specific requirements including the completion of Exhibits A through J, which must be carefully reviewed and signed. The delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, and vendors are solely responsible for ensuring timely and comprehensive submission of their bid responses. All bid documents and detailed specifications must be accessed through the MissouriBUYS system, with the procurement contact being Rachel Hogrefe, CPPB, located at 301 West High Street, Suite 840, Jefferson City, MO 65101.

The solicitation appears to be open to all vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types. No information was provided about incumbent vendors, existing infrastructure, or technology integration requirements. The IFB does not specify an estimated total contract value, budget range, or explicit funding sources. The jurisdictions involved in this procurement include Clay County and Jefferson City, Missouri. While the documents do not outline specific evaluation criteria, vendors will likely be assessed on their ability to effectively conduct a comprehensive recruitment process for a high-level Commissioner position. The procurement is structured to allow maximum flexibility for potential vendors, with no predefined line items or quantitative specifications. Interested vendors are advised to carefully review the complete solicitation document to ensure they understand all requirements and can submit a comprehensive and competitive bid response.