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Contract for Executive Search Services (B)
Staff recommends award of a contract for executive search services to Mycoff, Fry & Prouse LLC.
Explanation
Hiring executive-level positions for Utility positions often requires the expertise of an executive search firm to help identify and reach qualified candidates nationwide. In addition, a vacancy in these high level positions can significantly impact department operations so an expeditious hiring process is required.
When executive search services have been required for positions in the past few years, GRU Purchasing issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for selecting an executive search firm to assist with hiring a qualified candidate. The RFP process can take approximately two months to issue, award and obtain City Commission approval for the contract. For this reason, staff recommends establishing a multi-year annual contract for executive search services that would be expedite the hiring process and could be used when needed. The need for these services may increase since nearly 45% of the Utility's current managers are eligible to retire within the next five years.
A Request for Proposals was issued by Purchasing for a three year contract for executive search services for use by the Human Resources/Organizational Development Department. The RFP was sent to ten firms, with three responding. Proposals were evaluated based on the firm's experience and methodology as well as references, pricing, proposed schedule for the hiring and success with diversity recruiting. Mycoff, Fry & Prouse, LLC, (MF&P) submitted the best evaluated proposal. MF&P, LLC, is an industry expert for the electric, natural gas, and water utilities. The cost for each recruitment will be fee based, ranging from $35,000 to $55,000, excluding travel and expenses. The contract may also be used for hiring other City positions as well. A tabulation of the scoring is attached for your reference.
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