East Lansing Civic Plus #128

Consulting Services for National City Manager Search – City of East Lansing

This opportunity is for consulting firms to assist the City of East Lansing, Michigan, in conducting a national search for its next City Manager. - Government Buyer: - City of East Lansing Human Resources Department - Services Requested: - Comprehensive executive search consulting for City Manager position - Includes candidate profiling, national advertising, screening, interviewing, background checks, and post-selection support - Emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the recruitment process - Project Scope: - City Manager will oversee a $51 million general budget and $204 million combined budget - Firms must submit proposals detailing experience, approach, staffing, and cost - Notable Requirements: - Preference for small, minority, and women-owned businesses - Consideration for prevailing wage, local purchasing, green fleet purchasing, and environmental impact - Adherence to proposal format and special directives - Period of Performance: - Initial contract term of 6 months, with possible 3-month extension - No OEMs or product vendors are specified, as this is a service-based procurement

Description

The City of East Lansing is soliciting proposals for a national search for a City Manager. The project involves conducting a comprehensive search to identify qualified candidates for the City Manager position. Proposals must be submitted by October 13, 2026, and should include all requested information as per the RFP document. The Human Resources Department is the issuing office, and Emily Kenney is the contact person for submittal information.

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