Executive Staffing Government Bids & RFPs

The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the services, but the submission deadline for proposals is April 13th, 2026, 2:00 PM PDT. The contract term is expected to be a 3-year base term with 2 one-year options to extend thereafter.

The bid notice states that SMART is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced firms to provide timely, as-needed temporary staffing services.

The bid proposals are due by April 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time. The bid notice does not specify a deadline for the delivery of services beyond the proposal submission.

The bid notice mentions that any payment terms requiring payment in less than 30 days will be regarded as requiring payment 30 days after invoice or delivery, whichever occurs last. It also states that the city shall pay the contractor for services provided under the contract as follows, but the specific terms are not detailed in this excerpt.

For services, the contractor warrants that the work performed will meet all requirements and specifications, be performed free of negligence, in accordance with generally accepted standards, and be fully satisfactory for the intended purposes. For goods, there is a warranty for one year from the date of the city's acceptance against defects due to faulty materials or workmanship, unless otherwise provided.

The city will base the initial and final evaluation of a candidate on the following criteria: project strategy execution (50%), cost of service (10%), relevant qualifications, experience, and references (30%), and financial/legal history (10%).

The bid notice requires extensive experience in executive recruitment for local government, the ability to think critically and provide solutions, effective communication with an elected board, effective communication and outreach skills in recruitment, and a proven history of recruiting qualified applicants.

Written questions related to the project will be accepted up to seven business days prior to the closing date, which is April 14, 2026. It is the city's discretion to respond to any inquiries beyond this time.