Resolution No. 26-60

Recommended

Staff (HR Director Robert Blanco and Commissioner Bole), recommending award to top-ranked firm following RFP #26-03 evaluation by three-member committee.

Debated

Eight proposals were received for executive search services, and the Purchasing Manager and HR Director were expected to bring a best-value recommendation to the meeting. Commissioner Bole, in closing comments at the April 13 meeting, recommended a "best value" approach rather than "lowest price technically acceptable" for the recruitment process. The scoring matrix shows Slavin Management Consultants ranked first with a cumulative score of 273 out of 100 possible points across six categories, well ahead of second-place MGT Impact Solutions (268) and third-place Strategic Government Resources (251). The budget for recruitment services draws from approximately $92,498 in salary lapse funding from the current City Manager vacancy, after accounting for separation and severance costs. The City Manager position has been held on an interim basis by Kevin Hogencamp throughout the period covered by these agenda materials.

Decided

PASSED — awarded contract to Slavin Management Consultants; authorized City Attorney to negotiate fee agreement; Mayor to execute.