Opportunity
University of Arizona #L252601
University of Arizona Talent Acquisition Search Services RFP
Posted
May 09, 2026
Respond By
June 03, 2026
Identifier
L252601
NAICS
561312
The University of Arizona, through the Arizona Board of Regents, is seeking proposals from search firms to provide talent acquisition services for key university positions. - Government Buyer: - Arizona Board of Regents, on behalf of the University of Arizona Procurement and Contracting Services - Scope of Services: - Search services for executive and senior leadership, faculty leadership, and highly specialized independent contributor roles - Coverage includes all university functions: research, health sciences, academia, finance, IT, government relations, national security, HR, communications, compliance, and legal - Services may be full, hybrid, or a la carte models - Includes position announcement development, recruitment using merit-based hiring, credential investigation, recordkeeping compliant with Department of Labor, client contact, project management, and personnel management - Notable Requirements: - Vendors must demonstrate experience in higher education searches and merit-based hiring - Compliance with university policies and accessibility requirements is mandatory - Candidate guarantee clauses and transparent pricing structures are required - Agreement may be accessed by Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, Pima Community College, and other Arizona educational/governmental entities - No specific OEMs or named vendors are identified in the solicitation
Description
The University of Arizona, represented by the Arizona Board of Regents, is soliciting proposals from vendors to provide search services to find, evaluate, and hire top talent for key positions across the university. Contracts will be awarded to firms, companies, or individuals with reasonable fees that meet the proposal requirements and serve the university's best interests. The search services cover senior leadership, faculty leadership, specialized faculty roles, and highly specialized independent contributor roles across various university functions and disciplines. The university accepts full, hybrid, or a la carte search service models, and the agreement may be accessed by other state universities and educational institutions in Arizona.