Opportunity
Nevada Civicplus #RFQ - City Manager Search Firm
Executive Search Firm Sought for City Manager Recruitment – City of Nevada, MO
Posted
May 11, 2026
Respond By
May 29, 2026
Identifier
RFQ - City Manager Search Firm
NAICS
561312
The City of Nevada, Missouri is seeking an Executive Search Firm to lead the recruitment and hiring process for a new full-time City Manager. - Government Buyer: - City of Nevada, Missouri - Mayor, City Council, and Interim City Manager as stakeholders - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a professional services solicitation - Services Requested: - Executive search and recruitment services for City Manager position - Development of recruitment strategy and materials (including brochures and position profiles) - Active candidate outreach, screening, and in-depth evaluation - Background checks and vetting of finalists - Assistance with interviews, candidate selection, and contract negotiations - Support for drafting employment agreements - Notable Requirements: - Submission of a non-collusion affidavit - Detailed, multi-stage selection process involving interviews and council review - The City has approximately 92 full-time employees and a $16 million annual operating budget - The City Council consists of five members and serves a community of about 8,200 residents
Description
The City of Nevada, Missouri is soliciting qualifications from experienced Executive Search Firms to assist in recruiting and hiring the next full-time City Manager. The selected firm will develop a recruitment strategy, prepare a position profile, actively recruit candidates, evaluate and vet finalists, and assist the City Council in the selection and hiring process. The City Manager will provide vision and leadership for the City organization and community. The solicitation includes a detailed scope of work and a selection process involving the Mayor, Mayor Pro-Tem, and Interim City Manager.