Opportunity
Ames Ionwave #2027-051
Recruiting services for an Electrical Engineering Manager for the City of Ames
Posted
October 28, 2026
Respond By
November 13, 2026
Identifier
2027-051
NAICS
561312
The City of Ames is seeking a recruiting firm to find an Electrical Engineering Manager for its Electric Services Department. - Government buyer: City of Ames, Iowa — Electric Services Department; Purchasing Division. - Procurement: One professional recruiting engagement for an Electrical Engineering Manager; no product items or part numbers are specified. - Requested services: Review the position profile and recruitment approach, advise on attracting candidates, actively source qualified applicants including passive candidates, verify degrees and required credentials, screen candidates through application materials and phone interviews, confirm salary-range fit, and recommend candidates. - Candidate checks: Verify educational degrees, professional license, U.S. work authorization, and a valid driver’s license; provide EEO data at the end of the search. - Division of responsibilities: The City will arrange interviews and travel, conduct finalist reference checks, and negotiate salary. - Notable requirement: If the selected candidate leaves City employment within 18 months of hiring, the firm must restart recruitment and provide additional viable candidates at no additional charge. - Budget: Approximately $25,000; proposals are to provide a not-to-exceed fee. - OEMs and named vendors: None identified.
Description
The City of Ames is seeking proposals for professional recruiting services for the Electrical Engineering Manager position in its Electric Services Department. Services include reviewing the position profile and recruitment process, actively recruiting qualified candidates, verifying candidate qualifications, and providing a recommended candidate list with EEO data. The selected firm must provide additional viable candidates at no charge if the candidate hired leaves City employment within 18 months. Proposals must include a not-to-exceed fee; the source states the recruitment-services budget is approximately $25,000.