The City of Gunnison, Colorado is seeking an experienced HR consultant for approximately 20 hours per week of on-site, senior-level HR leadership and organizational development support. Proposals are due August 25, 2026, electronically via Rocky Mountain ePurchasing System (RMPS). Questions are due August 13, 2026. The consultant will advise on personnel matters, assess workforce needs, support leadership development, and assist with employee relations, performance management, hiring, policy development, and compliance. The evaluation criteria include qualifications, approach, fee proposal, and references, with a final determination based on best value after interviews. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Proposals must be received in the RMPS submission portal on or before August 25, 2026, 2:00 PM MDT. submittals must be received in the rmeps submission portal on or before the proposal due date and time.
All payments due to the consultant shall be paid within thirty (30) business days of receiving an invoice for sums due. All payments due to consultant shall be paid within thirty 30 business days of receiving an invoice for sums due to consultant.
The proposer receiving the highest combined proposal and interview score will be identified as the best value responsible proposer. The proposer receiving the highest combined proposal and interview score will be identified as the best value responsible proposer.
Proposals will be evaluated based on qualifications and experience, with a specific section for describing the lead consultant's qualifications and related professional certifications. describe the lead consultants qualifications and experience. List any related professional certifications such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR.
The scope of services requires some on-site service requirements, averaging at least twenty (20) hours per week. the consultant shall maintain a regular physical presence at city facilities averaging at least twenty 20 hours per week
Protests based on alleged apparent improprieties in the proposal documents and solicitation procedures or evaluation and award criteria shall be filed at least ten (10) calendar days before the proposal submittal date. Protests based on alleged apparent improprieties in the proposal documents and solicitation procedures or evaluation and award criteria shall be filed at least ten 10 calendar days before the proposal submittal date.
Failure to submit all required documents through RMPS by the submission deadline, or failure to acknowledge and respond to addenda, may result in disqualification. Failure to submit such responses may result in disqualification of the respective submittal.
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