Opportunity

Oregon Buys #S-73000-00017802

ODOT Director Executive Recruitment Services RFP

Posted

August 31, 2026

Respond By

September 08, 2026

Identifier

S-73000-00017802

NAICS

561312

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is seeking executive recruitment services to identify and hire a new ODOT Director, an executive-level leadership position. - Government Buyer: - Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), Procurement Office, Salem, Oregon - Partnership with the Oregon Governor's Office - Services Requested: - Comprehensive executive search and recruitment for ODOT Director - Advertising and marketing via email, phone, and social media - Candidate identification, outreach, and development - Project management and research - Support for advertising campaigns and re-engagement services - Coordination with ODOT staff and Governor's Office - Directing candidates to apply through the State of Oregon's Workday system - Deliverables include recruitment plans, candidate lists, weekly updates, and advertising support - Potential for up to three additional executive recruitments - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on recruiting transportation executives - Certified small business aspirational target for contracts over $100,000 - Focus on non-discrimination, accessibility, and fair access for small/resource-limited businesses - Evaluation criteria include recruitment methodology, consultant qualifications, management plan, and price proposal - No OEMs or hardware products are involved; this is a service-based opportunity - Estimated contract value: $70,000 to $100,000 - Contract duration is approximately one year, with option to renew

Description

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) to recruit and hire an executive-level ODOT Director. The scope includes advertising and marketing through various channels, executive search, targeting qualified candidates, and re-engagement services. Detailed services and deliverables are described in the Statement of Work (SOW) in the sample contract attachment. The solicitation encourages participation from all interested businesses and emphasizes non-discrimination and accessibility.

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