Cedar Rapids Ionwave #PUR0926-076

Executive Search Services for Police Chief Recruitment – City of Cedar Rapids

The City of Cedar Rapids City Manager's Office is seeking a qualified consultant to provide executive search services for the recruitment of a new Police Chief. - Government Buyer: - City of Cedar Rapids, City Manager's Office, Purchasing Services - Scope of Services: - Conduct a regional executive search for Police Chief candidates - Collaborate with Assistant City Manager and Human Resources Director to define leadership characteristics, qualifications, and organizational priorities - Develop recruitment materials and manage candidate outreach - Screen candidates, conduct interviews, and perform reference checks - Assist with compensation considerations, offer development, and negotiations - Provide weekly status updates to city officials - Requirements: - Consultants must demonstrate experience with similar public safety executive searches and provide references - Proposals must include a detailed approach and fee structure (firm fixed price, time and materials with not-to-exceed, or percentage of annual salary) - Adherence to ADA standards, confidentiality, and local preference policies for Linn County businesses is required - Insurance requirements include general liability, automobile, workers compensation, and professional liability with specified minimums - Position Details: - Police Chief salary range: $152,942 to $214,136 - Target hiring date: March 1, 2027 - No OEMs or specific vendors are named, as this is a professional services solicitation

Description

The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking proposals from qualified consultants to conduct an executive search for a new Police Chief. The consultant will work with city officials to identify desired leadership characteristics and qualifications, conduct a regional search, recruit candidates, perform interviews and reference checks, and assist in negotiations. The position has a salary range of $152,942 to $214,136, and the city aims to have a candidate hired by March 1, 2027. Proposals must be submitted electronically by September 28, 2026.

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