# Ames Ionwave #2027-051

Recruiting services for the City of Ames Electrical Engineering Manager position

**Posted:** October 28, 2026
**Respond By:** November 13, 2026
**Identifier:** 2027-051
**NAICS:** 561312, 561311

The City of Ames Electric Services Department is seeking a recruiting firm to fill its permanent Electrical Engineering Manager position.
- **Government buyer:** City of Ames, Iowa — Electric Services Department; Purchasing Division.
- **Service requested:** One professional recruiting engagement to advise on the search, source and screen candidates, and provide a recommended candidate list.
  - Actively recruit qualified candidates, including people not currently seeking employment; verify education, professional license, U.S. work authorization, and a valid driver’s license; and confirm salary-range fit.
  - Provide EEO data at the close of the search. The City will handle interviews, finalist travel and reference checks, and salary negotiations.
- **Replacement provision:** The firm may be required to restart the search and provide additional viable candidates at no extra charge if the selected candidate leaves within 18 months of hiring. The latest notice says this guarantee may be negotiable.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No recruiting firm or OEM is named.

### Description

The City of Ames is seeking proposals for professional recruiting services for a permanent Electrical Engineering Manager position in its Electric Services Department. Services include advising on the recruitment process, actively sourcing candidates, verifying qualifications and eligibility, and presenting a recommended candidate list. The selected firm must provide a not-to-exceed fee proposal and provide replacement recruitment services at no additional charge if the selected candidate leaves City employment within 18 months of hiring; the source notes this guarantee may be negotiable. The solicitation lists an approximate recruitment-services budget of $25,000.

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