Concord Civicplus #388

Executive recruitment services for Concord’s next City Manager

The City of Concord is seeking an executive search firm to lead the recruitment of its next City Manager. - Government buyer: City of Concord, New Hampshire — Purchasing Division, in coordination with the Human Resources Department and City Council. - Service requested: One executive recruitment engagement covering the search from planning through finalist selection and offer support. - Develop the recruitment schedule, candidate profile, and job-description recommendations; advertise the role and attract a diverse candidate pool. - Screen candidates and provide written summaries of 10–15 candidates; conduct reference checks and recommend a shortlist. - Coordinate finalist interviews and verify finalist education and employment history; conduct financial/credit, background, criminal, and civil-litigation checks. - Advise on compensation, employment terms, and relocation; maintain recruitment records and notify applicants. - Provide a one-year search warranty, including restarting search and screening activities at no or reduced fee if the search is unsuccessful or the placed candidate leaves within one year. - Products and OEMs: No products, part numbers, or quantities of goods are specified; no OEMs are identified. - Plan holders named in the notice: Massachusetts Municipal Association, Maine Municipal Association, Vermont League of Cities and Towns, The Richards Group, Robert Half, MRI, Digital Prospectors, Rethink Local, Peggy Sand, Gov HR USA, Human Capital Management, and Community Paradigm. These are listed as plan holders, not as selected providers.

Description

The City of Concord, New Hampshire seeks a qualified private firm to provide executive recruitment services for all aspects of the search for its next City Manager. The firm must be lawfully engaged in providing executive recruitment services in the State of New Hampshire. Proposals are due by October 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM and must be submitted in a sealed envelope. The RFP states that proposals will remain confidential until a contractor is selected.

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