Opportunity

University of North Texas SCIQuest #RFQ769-26-04172026

Comprehensive Recruitment Services for University of North Texas System and IPHEC

Posted

April 17, 2026

Respond By

May 05, 2026

Identifier

RFQ769-26-04172026

NAICS

561312

This opportunity seeks to expand the pool of qualified vendors providing comprehensive recruitment services for the University of North Texas System (UNTS) and the Illinois Public Higher Education Cooperative (IPHEC): - Government Buyer: - University of North Texas System (UNTS) Procurement Office, in cooperation with IPHEC - Coverage includes UNT in Denton, UNT Health Science Center in Fort Worth, UNT Dallas, and thirteen Illinois public higher education institutions - Service Categories Requested: - Executive Search and Senior Leadership Recruitment - For roles such as presidents, chancellors, provosts, vice presidents, deans, chief officers, and comparable senior leadership positions - Faculty and Academic Recruitment - For tenured/tenure-track faculty, adjuncts, department chairs, academic program leaders, instructional design, and specialized academic support - Healthcare and Clinical Recruitment - For physicians, advanced practice providers, clinical faculty, and specialized health-related professionals - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; this is a qualification-based solicitation for service providers - Notable Requirements: - Support for cooperative procurement across UNTS and IPHEC member institutions - Adherence to Texas Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) program goals - Willingness to participate in onboarding and provide required documentation - Proposals must focus on qualifications, relevant experience, recruiting methodology, key personnel, fee structure, and any supported system integrations - No guaranteed work volume or purchase commitment; services will be requested as needed - This solicitation supplements, but does not replace, a previous RFQ to broaden competition and the vendor pool - Period of Performance: - Initial contract term of three years, with two optional one-year renewals (potential total of five years) - Places of Performance and Delivery: - University of North Texas System and member institutions (Denton, Fort Worth, Dallas, TX) - Illinois Public Higher Education Cooperative (IPHEC) member institutions (IL) - Contracting office: University of North Texas System Procurement Office, 1112 Dallas Drive, Suite 4000, Denton, TX 76205

Description

The University of North Texas System (UNTS), in cooperation with the Illinois Public Higher Education Cooperative (IPHEC), is seeking supplemental bids to enhance their comprehensive recruitment services. The solicitation targets Executive Search and Senior Leadership, Faculty and Academic, and Healthcare and Clinical recruitment categories. The contract term is three years with two one-year renewal options, and the solicitation aims to establish a qualified pool of vendors for future recruitment needs without guaranteeing work volume or purchase commitments.

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