Foster City Municode #RFP Response — Community Development Director Search

Executive Recruitment Services for Community Development Director – City of Foster City

The City of Foster City is seeking executive recruitment services to fill the Community Development Director position. - Government Buyer: - City of Foster City, Human Resources Manager (Dawud Brewer) - Services Requested: - Executive search and recruitment for Community Development Director - Development of position profile - Stakeholder interviews and outreach - National or regional candidate sourcing - Screening and assessment of applicants - Presentation of finalist candidates - Coordination of interviews and selection process - Minimum 12-month post-placement guarantee, including replacement search if needed - Requirements: - Firms must demonstrate experience in public sector or nonprofit executive recruitment, especially for community development or planning leadership roles - Proposals must include firm qualifications, technical approach, project timeline, fee structure, and references - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to all qualified executive search firms - Place of Performance: - City of Foster City, San Mateo County, California

Description

The City of Foster City is seeking proposals from qualified executive search and recruitment firms to assist in identifying, recruiting, and selecting a highly qualified Community Development Director. The role is critical for advancing strategic goals related to housing, economic development, land use planning, and community engagement. The selected firm will conduct a comprehensive executive search process including position profile development, candidate sourcing, screening, finalist presentation, and post-placement guarantee. Proposals are due by June 12, 2026, and the contract is expected to start on July 6, 2026.

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