PILLAR: Fiscally Sound
AGENDA DATE: October 28, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): N/A
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
PRIORITY: N/A
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SUBJECT
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Authorize an extension to the service price agreement with POLIHIRE Strategy Corporation for executive and professional search firms for multiple areas of expertise for the Department of Human Resources from October 29, 2026 to April 28, 2027 - Financing: This action has no cost consideration to the City (see Fiscal Information)
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BACKGROUND
This extension to the service price agreement will provide for continued support for an executive and professional search firm for multiple areas of expertise for the Department of Human Resources (PER). This extension will assist PER in identifying, evaluating, and selecting highly qualified candidates for executive leadership and other key professional positions.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On April 27, 2022, the City Council authorized a three-year service price agreement, with one two-year renewal option, for executive and professional search firms for multiple areas of expertise for the Department of Human Resources with POLIHIRE Strategy Corporation, Confidential Search Solutions LLC, SENSA Solutions Inc. dba Korn Ferry Government Consulting Services, vTech Solution, Inc., and Lincoln Leadership Advisors LL by Resolution No. 22-0655.
On December 10, 2025, the City Council authorized Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to extend the service contracts with POLIHIRE Strategy Corp and SENSA Solutions, Inc. dba Korn Ferry U.S. Government Consulting Services for executive and professional search firms for multiple areas of expertise for the Department of Human Resources from October 30, 2025 to April 29, 2026, by Resolution No. 25-1889.
On April 22, 2026, the City Council authorized Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to extend the service contract with POLIHIRE Strategy Corp for executive and professional search firms for multiple areas of expertise for the Department of Human Resources from April 29, 2026 to October 28, 2026, by Resolution No. 26-0736.
FISCAL INFORMATION
This action has no cost consideration to the City. This no-cost extension will extend the contract term only and will not increase the contract amount. The extension is necessary to allow continued services while a new agreement is finalized, as the contract has exhausted its allowable six-month extension.
BUSINESS PARTICIPATION
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Prime |
Status |
Workforce % |
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POLIHIRE Strategy Corporation |
Non-local |
0.00% |
OWNER/EXECUTIVE
POLIHIRE Strategy Corp
1875 Connecticut Ave. NW, Floor 10
Washington, DC 20009
Kenyatta Uzzell, Chief Executive Officer