Classification and Compensation Study

The Gordon County Board of Commissioners in Georgia is seeking qualified consulting firms to perform a comprehensive Classification and Compensation Study, Organizational Review, Job Description Audit and Development Project, and Workforce Planning Assessment across all county departments and positions. The solicitation, identified as PE-66400-NONST-2026-000000015 and issued under NAICS Code 541612, requires proposers to deliver a detailed Plan of Work that includes clear task goals, activities, milestones, deliverables, timeline, and associated costs. Key deliverables include a comprehensive compensation plan with multiple implementation options and estimated budget impacts, finalized editable job descriptions and class specifications, and actionable workforce planning strategies to address future staffing and organizational needs. All work must comply with the Fair Labor Standards Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Equal Employment Opportunity requirements, and all applicable Georgia employment laws. The proposal must include an executive summary, firm qualifications, a clearly defined project team with resumes, a detailed methodology, a projected schedule with milestones, at least three references from similar public-sector engagements, and a detailed cost proposal covering all professional fees, travel, meetings, and deliverables. Proposals must be submitted in three hard copies, with one marked as the original, to the Purchasing Director at 201 North Wall Street, Calhoun, Georgia 30701, no later than 3:00 PM on June 26, 2026. Evaluation will be conducted on a 100-point scale, with the highest weights assigned to Technical & Functional Merit and Vendor Experience and Qualifications, each worth 25 points, followed by Cost-Effectiveness at 20 points, Project Management Approach at 15 points, and Support and Training at 15 points. The award will be made based on the proposal deemed to be in the best interest of the County, with no predetermined contract value specified. Point of contact for inquiries is Charmon VanDyke, Purchasing Director, reachable by phone or email.