University Of Central Arkansas Uark #RFP04062026

University of Arkansas Fayetteville Executive Search and Recruitment Services for Senior Leadership

The University of Arkansas Fayetteville is seeking to establish a pool of prequalified executive search firms to provide senior leadership search and recruitment services for high-level academic and administrative positions. - Government Buyer: - University of Arkansas Fayetteville (UAF), part of the University of Arkansas System - Office of Business Affairs and Associate Vice Chancellor Business Affairs - Services Requested: - Executive search and recruitment services for senior leadership roles such as Provost, Vice Chancellor, Dean, and other high-level academic/administrative positions - Services include needs analysis, recruitment planning, candidate sourcing and screening, evaluation, offer support, and placement guarantee - Scenario-based pricing required for a Dean-level search (e.g., $300,000 first-year salary, including fees, advertising, and capped travel for three candidates) - Notable Requirements: - As-needed contract with no guaranteed work; multiple firms may be selected - Firm pricing required for the first two years of the four-year contract; price adjustments negotiable after two years - Option to renew for up to three additional years (total possible term: seven years) - No mandatory subcontracting; limited consultant travel (no more than once per search) - Pricing proposals may be flat fee or percentage-based - No resumes required at proposal submission; proposals valid for 120 days - Open for cooperative use by other University of Arkansas System campuses and state public procurement units - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named, as this is a service-based solicitation

Description

The University of Arkansas Fayetteville (UAF) is soliciting proposals for executive search and recruitment services to support senior academic and administrative leadership positions such as Provost, Vice Chancellor, and Dean. The solicitation includes standard terms and conditions, addenda, and Q&A documents. The contract aims to establish a pool of prequalified firms to assist with identification, recruitment, assessment, and presentation of qualified candidates on an as-needed basis. The University reserves the right to award multiple contracts and there is no guarantee of work. The proposal due date is May 14, 2026.

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