Opportunity
North Carolina eVP #298-FY27-HR-RFP-COMPSTUDY
City of Asheville Compensation Study Solicitation
Posted
July 20, 2026
Respond By
August 17, 2026
Identifier
298-FY27-HR-RFP-COMPSTUDY
NAICS
541612
This opportunity involves the City of Asheville seeking a vendor to conduct a comprehensive Compensation Study covering about 400 job descriptions. - Government Buyer: - City of Asheville (local government) - Products/Services Requested: - Compensation Study service - Evaluation of approximately 400 job descriptions (exempt, non-exempt, civilian, public safety) - External market assessment comparing current salaries and supplements to industry, geographic, and peer benchmarks - Analysis of internal pay practices to identify demographic disparities, pay compression, and equity gaps - Review of overall salary and compensation structures for scalability and legal compliance - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Thorough analysis of both external and internal compensation factors - Legal compliance review of compensation structures - Electronic bids are not permitted for this solicitation
Description
The City of Asheville is soliciting proposals for a Compensation Study. The project involves evaluating approximately 400 diverse job descriptions across exempt, non-exempt, civilian, and public safety roles. It includes conducting an external market assessment to compare current base salaries and supplements against industry, geographic, and peer benchmarks. The study will also analyze internal pay practices to identify demographic disparities, compression issues, or equity gaps, and review the City's overall salary and compensation structures to ensure scalability and legal compliance.