RFP – department director search services - 060122

The City of College Park is requesting sealed proposals for executive search services to recruit a Director of Economic Development, Chief Building Inspector, and City Engineer, with proposals due June 1, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. EST. A local preference of up to 3 percent applies to College Park vendors whose bids do not exceed non-local bids by more than 3 percent, provided all bid requirements are met.

The scope includes comprehensive national recruitment and hiring process management for three positions: job announcement preparation, preliminary candidate interviews, community engagement, travel coordination, background checks, and hiring assistance. The proposer must provide a tentative schedule for each phase of the recruitment process. Proposers must furnish proof of workers' compensation insurance, commercial general liability insurance with a minimum limit of $1 million, automobile liability insurance of not less than $500,000, and umbrella liability insurance. Contractors must comply with Georgia's E-Verify work authorization requirements and provide a minimum of five client references for similar executive search work performed within the previous five years.

Pricing must be submitted in a separate sealed envelope marked "Budget Proposal" indicating the total not-to-exceed cost, including fees and anticipated reimbursable items, with payment terms included. The City will award the contract to the most responsive and responsible proposer, with cost considered but not necessarily the determining factor. Each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond equal to 5 percent of the bid amount; the successful bidder must furnish a performance bond and payment bond each equal to 100 percent of the contract amount. The City is tax-exempt and will not pay federal or state sales tax.

Questions and clarifications are due May 11, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. EST to wmoody@collegeparkga.com, with all addenda published by May 13, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. EST. A virtual bid opening is scheduled for May 19, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time via Zoom. All minorities, women, and small businesses are encouraged to apply.