STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Core
AGENDA DATE: May 14, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): N/A
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Donzell Gipson
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a two-year service contract for a pay equity survey for the Department of Human Resources - Salary.com, LLC, only proposer - Not to exceed $175,500.00 - Financing: General Fund (subject to annual appropriations)
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BACKGROUND
This action does not encumber funds; the purpose of a service contract is to establish firm pricing for services, for a specific term, which are ordered on an as needed basis.
This service contract will provide for a pay equity survey for the Department of Human Resources. A pay equity survey is critical in evaluating and ensuring that our compensation practices are fair and equitable across all employee groups. By identifying any disparities based on gender, race, or other protected characteristics, the survey helps ensure that all employees are compensated fairly for their work.
A five-member committee from the following departments reviewed and evaluated the qualifications:
* City Manager's Office (2)
* Department of Human Resources (2)
* Office of Procurement Services (1)*
*The Office of Procurement Services evaluated cost and local preference, if applicable.
The committee selected the successful respondents on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications under the following criteria:
* Cost to the city 30 points
* Capability and expertise 25 points
* Functional match to requirements 20 points
* Technical match to requirements 20 points
* Local Preference 5 points
As part of the solicitation process and in an effort to increase competition, the Office of Procurement Services used its procurement system to send out email notifications to vendors registered under relevant commodity codes. To further increase competition, the Office of Procurement Servi...
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