Sumter County Compensation & Classification Review Services

Sumter County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is seeking a consulting firm to conduct a comprehensive Compensation & Classification Review Services project through a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) solicitation. The procurement targets a detailed compensation analysis for approximately 477 employees across multiple county departments, including the BOCC, Tax Collector, Property Appraiser, Clerk of Court, and Supervisor of Elections. Key deliverables include a comprehensive review of current compensation schedules encompassing wages, benefits, and supplemental pay, with comparative analysis against similarly sized public and private employers in Central Florida. The project requires segregated pay range evaluations for the Sumter County Fire & EMS Department, Constitutional Officers, and broader county organization, with specific focus on addressing compression issues, classification structure, and potential pay adjustments. Vendors must submit qualification packages by October 6, 2025, at 1:30 p.m., with a September 22, 2025 deadline for submitting questions. The selection process includes package opening on October 6 at 1:35 p.m., Selection Committee review on October 8, potential vendor presentations on October 10, and a contract negotiation recommendation to the BOCC on October 28.

The RFQ does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The project appears to be internally funded by Sumter County, with no external funding sources or specific budget constraints outlined. The selected consultant will be required to complete a draft compensation study by December 15, 2025, and deliver the final approved study by January 5, 2026. The consultant is expected to provide recommendations for maintaining the compensation plan, prioritize critical classification or pay adjustments, and develop an implementation strategy with a timeline and annual cost analysis. Interested vendors can obtain RFQ information by contacting Jackie Valdez, Purchasing Technician, at (352) 689-4400, visiting the Sumter County Purchasing Division, or through Demand Star. Upon submission, all qualification packages become the property of the BOCC, which reserves the right to use any ideas presented, regardless of whether the RFQ is accepted.