City of Delafield 2025 Classification and Compensation Study RFP

The City of Delafield, located in western Waukesha County, Wisconsin, is inviting proposals for a comprehensive classification and compensation study from qualified consultants. This initiative, which aims to optimize personnel strategies, enhance efficiencies, and ensure competitive compensation to attract and retain talented employees, comes as a response to the fact that the City has not conducted a similar study since 2003. The study targets multiple city departments, involving a workforce of approximately 63 individuals comprising both full-time and part-time staff. Specific departments include the Administration with roles such as Administrator, City Clerk, and Finance Officer, the Department of Public Works (DPW), and the Police Department, which encompasses ranks from Chief to Officer, along with administrative roles. The consultant’s responsibilities will include evaluating the current salary and benefits structure comparing them with those of similar positions in the public sector. The scope of work entails conducting employee meetings to discuss compensation feedback, reviewing existing job descriptions, and analyzing job classifications. Furthermore, the consultant will be tasked with developing a performance-driven compensation plan, evaluating and suggesting improvements for benefits packages, and finalizing the study with a set of recommendations for the Common Council. The work is slated to be performed in Delafield, with the contract period running from May 1, 2025, to July 11, 2025. Key deliverables include a draft report by July 28, 2025, an open comment period from August 1st to 8th, finalizing the report by August 17th, and a presentation before the Common Council on August 18, 2025. Proposals must be submitted electronically by March 7, 2025, and should comprehensively address all elements outlined in the request for proposal document.