Salary and Compensation Study

Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) in Troy, New York has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) 26-539 for a comprehensive Salary and Total Compensation Study targeting all college employees. The study requires a qualified consulting firm to conduct an in-depth analysis of compensation structures for approximately 915 employees across six collective bargaining units and one management confidential group. Key deliverables include a detailed report with an executive summary, comparative matrices, recommendations for salary structures, and implementation strategies. The study aims to ensure internal equity, external competitiveness, legal compliance, and alignment with regional community colleges, involving thorough evaluation of collective bargaining contracts, job descriptions, compensation benchmarking, pay compression analysis, and market valuation. Evaluation criteria will assess relevant experience (25%), methodology and work plan (25%), understanding of collective bargaining (15%), pay compression solutions (10%), cost proposal (15%), and references (10%), with proposals due by Friday, November 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM, which can be submitted through the Bonfire Portal or mailed/hand-delivered to the Director of Procurement.

The RFP emphasizes support for minority and women-owned business enterprises, indicating potential set-aside or preference considerations for such organizations. Bidders must comply with equal opportunity and affirmative action guidelines, provide payroll records, and submit a signed Statement of Non-Collusion. Insurance requirements are stringent, mandating a Certificate of Liability Insurance naming Hudson Valley Community College, Rensselaer County, and the State University of New York as additional insureds. While no incumbent vendor is specifically mentioned, the successful respondent will be required to complete a Service and Supply Agreement and potentially provide ongoing support for implementing three-year cost projections and budget impacts. The college reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, with notification of the successful respondent expected within 30 working days after the RFP opening. Though no explicit budget range is provided in the documents, the comprehensive nature of the study suggests a significant professional services contract targeting a detailed compensation analysis across multiple employee groups.