Sound Transit Biddingo #QQ 0157-21

Sound Transit Awards Contract for CEO Executive Recruitment Services

Sound Transit, the regional transit authority for the Puget Sound area, has awarded a contract for executive recruitment services to support the hiring of a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). - Government Buyer: - Sound Transit (Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority) - Services Requested: - Comprehensive executive search and recruitment services for the CEO position - National search to identify, screen, and present a diverse slate of 3-10 qualified candidates - Development of recruitment strategy and selection criteria - Candidate evaluation, screening, and support for contract negotiation - Biweekly progress reporting and deliverables including search strategy and candidate recommendations - Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on diversity, with encouragement for Small Businesses and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) to participate - Adherence to equal employment opportunity provisions - Fees proposed as a percentage of the hired candidate's base salary, fixed for the contract term - CEO role requires senior management experience and leadership in public transit - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named, as this is a professional services procurement

Description

Sound Transit is seeking executive recruiting services to assist with the recruitment and selection of a Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The contract term is expected to last approximately two years after the CEO position is filled, with fixed fees throughout the term. The solicitation includes requirements for small business participation and equal employment opportunity commitments. The procurement process included a solicitation issued on October 6, 2021, with responses due by October 22, 2021, and the contract execution anticipated in November 2021.

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