Classification and Total Compensation Study

The Valley Sanitary District, a wastewater agency serving approximately 89,000 people across Indio, Coachella, La Quinta, and unincorporated Riverside County, has issued solicitation 2026-RFp-002 for a Classification and Total Compensation Study. The district seeks a qualified HR and compensation consulting firm to review its existing job classifications, descriptions, and organizational relationships to ensure the system is internally equitable, externally competitive, legally compliant with FLSA standards, and fiscally responsible. The project is structured into six primary tasks: project initiation and employee engagement, classification and job description review, market and total compensation analysis, internal equity and compensation recommendations, implementation and fiscal impact assessment, and the delivery of final reports and presentations. Proposals are due by October 2, 2026, at 4:00 pm and must be submitted electronically via the designated vendor portal. The evaluation process uses a points-based system, with the highest weights placed on the technical approach and methodology (25%) and the understanding of project needs and relevant qualifications (20% each). Selected consultants must provide a lump sum, not-to-exceed fee proposal and adhere to California labor laws, including equal opportunity and prevailing wage requirements where applicable. All final work products, including salary schedules and survey data, will become the property of the District and must be delivered in both PDF and editable formats.