Opportunity
Central Arkansas Transit Authority Procureware #ATA26-01
Executive Search Services for ATA Executive Director Recruitment
Posted
April 24, 2026
Respond By
May 22, 2026
Identifier
ATA26-01
NAICS
561312
The Arkansas Transit Association (ATA) is seeking an experienced executive search firm to lead the recruitment and selection process for its next Executive Director. - Government Buyer: - Arkansas Transit Association (ATA) - Office: Arkansas Public Transit Safety and Resource Center, North Little Rock - Services Requested: - Comprehensive executive search services for the Executive Director position - Develop and implement a national search strategy - Recruit, screen, and evaluate candidates - Present qualified candidates to ATA - Coordinate interviews with stakeholders - Conduct background and reference checks - Provide compensation benchmarking - Assist with offer and negotiation support - Products/Part Numbers/Quantities: - No physical products requested; one engagement for executive search services - Unique or Notable Requirements: - National scope for candidate search - Emphasis on strategic leadership, advocacy, and program management experience for candidates - Proposals evaluated on firm qualifications, approach, and cost - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to all qualified executive search firms - Place of Performance: - Arkansas Public Transit Safety and Resource Center, North Little Rock
Description
The Arkansas Transit Association (ATA) is seeking proposals from a highly qualified executive search firm to assist in all phases of recruitment and selection of an Executive Director. The Executive Director will serve as the chief executive officer responsible for strategic leadership, member engagement, statewide transit advocacy, financial oversight, and management of ATA programs. The selected firm will develop search strategies, conduct a national candidate search, screen and evaluate candidates, coordinate interviews, conduct background checks, provide compensation benchmarking, and assist with offer negotiations. Proposals will be evaluated based on qualifications, approach, and cost.