RFP 902636 Executive Recruitment Pool

Alameda County is seeking to establish an Executive Recruitment Pool through Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 902636, administered by the County's Human Resource Services (HRS) department. The county intends to select up to nine qualified contractors to provide executive recruiting services for county-level positions, with a three-year contract that includes an option to renew for two additional years. The procurement will focus on identifying contractors capable of conducting comprehensive executive searches, with specific evaluation criteria including cost (20 points), specific requirements and deliverables (25 points), general requirements (25 points), and relevant experience (20 points). Key dates for this procurement include a bidders conference on August 25, 2025, optional vendor interviews during the week of October 13, 2025, and a planned Notice of Intent to Award on November 7, 2025, with a contract start date of January 1, 2026. The RFP requires detailed proposals demonstrating expertise in executive recruitment, particularly within local government sectors, with a comprehensive scoring system that emphasizes quality of service over lowest price.

The RFP includes a Small Local Emerging Business (SLEB) program that provides significant procurement opportunities for local and emerging businesses. Bidders who are not certified SLEBs must subcontract with a SLEB for at least 20% of the total estimated bid amount to be eligible for contract award. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement suggests a substantial multi-year contract for professional recruitment services across various county executive positions. The SLEB requirements indicate a strong commitment to supporting local business development and creating opportunities for smaller or disadvantaged enterprises. The county's approach emphasizes not just cost, but the ability to deliver high-quality executive recruitment services that can effectively identify and attract top talent for critical leadership roles within Alameda County's government infrastructure.