Candid Government Bids & RFPs

Proposals are due July 1st, 2026, no later than 2:00 p. m. EST.

The proposed fees shall be all-inclusive of all costs incurred by the successful proposer in performing the services under this contract.

The consultant shall provide a twelve (12) month guarantee of placement.

The agency intends to retain the contractor based on a best value selection process, considering factors beyond cost.

Proposals must be submitted by qualified, licensed, and insured entities with demonstrated experience in executive searches for senior leadership positions.

A pre-proposal conference will not be held for this solicitation.

Failure to abide by communication protocols or obtain RFP documents from the official platform may lead to disqualification.

Proposals are due by 2:00 PM on July 10, 2026.

Invoices will be paid within 30 days of receipt, provided they are undisputed.

If services include goods, a one-year warranty is in effect from the date of final payment, unless a longer period is specified.

The award of the agreement will be based upon a total review and analysis of each proposal and projected costs.

Proposers must have a minimum of three years of continuous service providing pre-employment physical screening examinations and related administrative services to municipal or county agencies, and for sworn positions.

Protests must be submitted in writing before 5:00 PM on the fifth business day after the date of posting of the city's notice of intent to award.

Attempting to conceal or obfuscate a conflict of interest will automatically result in disqualification.

The Town Administrator candidate is to be hired on or before February 1, 2027.

Proposals will be evaluated based on firm qualifications and relevant experience, project team and key personnel, project understanding and approach, community engagement and equity, quality assurance and compliance, and references and past performance.

Firms must demonstrate experience in municipal government recruitment, provide examples of successful hires, and outline their project team's qualifications and availability.

Firms are required to conduct preliminary visits to Paonia to meet with town staff, mayor, and board of trustees.

Questions must be received no later than July 20, 2026, at 4:00 p. m. MT.

Failure to comply with RFP instructions, requirements, and format, or attempting to lobby members of the hiring committee directly, may result in disqualification.