Search Services for Information Technology Positions

West Virginia University (WVU) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) numbered RFP201990000042 seeking qualified search firms to provide professional search services for Information Technology related positions. The procurement aims to establish multiple open-end master agreements, effectively creating a pool of preferred vendors for future IT recruitment efforts. The RFP was officially opened on December 17, 2018, at 12:00 PM EDT and closed on January 10, 2019, at 4:00 PM EDT, utilizing two specific commodity codes: 80111701 for staff recruiting services and 80111715 for permanent professional staff. The primary objective is to identify search firms capable of supporting WVU's recruitment needs for IT positions, with the university anticipating multiple contract awards but explicitly stating no guarantee of business. The RFP includes four key attachments: About The University, RFP Rules and Guidelines, RFP Terms and Conditions, and Scope of Services and Requirements. The primary contact for this procurement is Joshua Farner, who can be reached at joshua.farner@mail.wvu.edu or by phone at +1 304-293-5711.

While the RFP documentation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations, the solicitation is conducted in US Dollars and appears open to qualified search firms specializing in IT recruitment. The university does not disclose specific incumbent vendors or current contractors for these services. No explicit budget range or award value is specified in the available documentation, though the open-end master agreement structure suggests flexibility in potential engagement scope. The procurement approach indicates WVU's intent to create a flexible, multi-vendor approach to sourcing search services for information technology positions, allowing the university to maintain a responsive and adaptable recruitment strategy. The RFP suggests that successful firms will be positioned as preferred vendors, potentially receiving future search assignments based on their performance and alignment with WVU's specific recruitment needs.