STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: April 26, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): N/A
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Jack Ireland
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a three-year consultant contract in the amount of $100,000, with one two-year renewal option in a total amount of $75,000, as detailed in the fiscal information section, for a compensation study - phase four for the Department of Human Resources - Public Sector Personnel Consultants, Inc., most advantageous proposer of three - Not to exceed $175,000 - Financing: General Fund (subject to annual appropriations)
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BACKGROUND
This action does not encumber funds; the purpose of a contract is to establish firm pricing for services, for a specific term, which are ordered on an as needed basis.
This consultant contract will engage the services of a firm to develop phase four in the comprehensive compensation study for civilian pay, including salary structures that are internally equitable, externally competitive, cost-effective, and those which can positively impact the City's ability to recruit and retain talent. The study will also review total compensation while giving consideration to benefits and the City's retirement plan.
The study will also allow for an update to the current City policies designed to better regulate pay and assign salary levels which may be out of synchronization with the job market. Furthermore, the study will allow the City to address salary compression affecting employees across the organization and minimize salary inequities that may later result in legal challenges and/or morale issues.
A four-member committee from the following departments reviewed and evaluated the qualifications:
* Budget and Management Services (1)
* City Controller's Office (1)
* Department of Human Resources (1)
* Office of Procurement Services (1)*
*Th...
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