Compensation Study

The City of Asheville is soliciting proposals for a comprehensive Compensation Study under solicitation number 298-FY27-HR-RFP-COMPSTUDY, issued on July 20, 2026, with responses due by August 17, 2026. The study requires evaluation of approximately 400 job descriptions across civilian, public safety, exempt, and non-exempt roles, including external market compensation benchmarking using industry and geographic peer data, internal pay equity analysis to identify disparities based on demographics, and an assessment of the existing compensation structure for legal compliance, scalability, and alignment with best practices. The project is expected to begin on September 7, 2026, with performance entirely within North Carolina, and the City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals without penalty. All proposals must be submitted electronically through the official procurement portal at www.ashevillenc.gov/bids, and no physical or email submissions will be accepted. No contract value, pricing structure, or payment terms are disclosed in the solicitation. The NAICS code 541612 applies, and the procurement is classified under state and local government (SLED). Primary point of contact for technical inquiries is Sarah Armstrong, while Emily Provance is the designated contact for all RFP-related correspondence, including payment questions. No specific evaluation factors, weights, or basis of award are outlined; no mandatory representations, certifications, or socioeconomic set-asides are required; and no contract clauses, packaging requirements, delivery schedules, or inspection criteria are detailed beyond general expectations of data accuracy, analytical rigor, and legal adherence. All necessary documents and addenda must be retrieved from the City’s website, as no attachments or formal clause listings are included.