Opportunity
North Carolina eVP #354-HR27-11
Town of Cary Classification and Compensation Study Consulting Opportunity
Posted
September 03, 2026
Respond By
September 30, 2026
Identifier
354-HR27-11
NAICS
541612
The Town of Cary, North Carolina, is seeking qualified consulting firms to conduct a comprehensive Classification and Compensation Study for its municipal workforce. - Government Buyer: - Town of Cary, Human Resources Department - Contact: Ashley Lategan, Interim Human Resources Director - Scope of Work: - Review and analyze current job classification and compensation structures - Target workforce: approximately 1,352 full-time positions across 480 job classes in departments such as Fire, Police, Public Works, IT, and more - Conduct market comparisons with public and private sector benchmarks - Develop revised classification and compensation plans - Provide implementation strategies and support for one additional year after completion - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Fair Labor Standards Act - Address pay equity and compression issues - Provide options for phased implementation - Stakeholder engagement and communication plan required - Respondents must be registered with the North Carolina Electronic Vendor Portal - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a professional services solicitation - Estimated contract value is moderate, reflecting the scope and scale of the study - Period of performance includes completion of the study with recommendations for implementation at the start of the next fiscal year, plus one year of post-completion support
Description
The Town of Cary is seeking one or more qualified consulting firms to conduct a Classification and Compensation Study. The study aims to review and research the town's classification and compensation structures to ensure positions are appropriately classified and compensation remains fair, competitive, and clearly structured. The scope includes evaluating current classification and compensation systems, conducting market comparisons, developing comprehensive classification and compensation plans, and providing implementation strategies. The project targets implementation for fiscal year 2028, with interviews anticipated between October 14-16, 2026.