Request for Quote #2023-70 Executive Search Firm-Chief Legal Officer

Clackamas County, Oregon, has issued a Request for Quotes (RFQ) #2023-70 to retain an executive search firm for recruiting a new County Counsel, who will serve as the chief legal officer for the county government. The selected firm will be responsible for developing a comprehensive recruitment strategy, including advertising, outreach, candidate screening, interview coordination, and the overall selection process for this critical leadership position. The county government encompasses over 2,000 employees and manages an annual budget of $1.7 billion, with the County Counsel reporting directly to the elected Board of County Commissioners. Quotes are due by September 27, 2023, at 2:00 PM PST, and will be internally reviewed, with top quotes presented to the Board of County Commissioners for final selection. The RFQ requires quotes to include firm qualifications, a detailed work plan and timeline, approach methodology, cost proposal, and professional references. Evaluation criteria will focus on firm and staff experience, the proposed work plan, approach effectiveness, overall costs, and reference quality.

The RFQ does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for specific enterprise types. While no incumbent vendor information is provided, the document indicates that the selected contractor will be required to comply with Clackamas County's Personal Services Contract terms, which include provisions for travel expense reimbursement, confidentiality agreements, and potential criminal background checks. The County Counsel position is unique in that it operates on an employment agreement with a flat rate assigned by the Board of County Commissioners, rather than a standard salary range. The RFQ does not specify a precise budget range for the executive search services, though interested firms are expected to provide competitive pricing proposals as part of their response. Potential vendors should carefully review the attached documents, particularly the RFQ 2023-70 Search Firm document and the clarifying questions response, to understand the full scope of the recruitment requirements and expectations.