Executive-Level Local Government Recruitment Strategy & Outreach

The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea is seeking a subcontractor to develop a comprehensive recruitment strategy for the position of City Administrator, targeting experienced public sector executives at the regional, statewide, and national levels. The scope includes crafting a detailed candidate profile that aligns with the city’s governance needs, designing targeted marketing materials to effectively communicate the opportunity, and implementing outreach efforts to attract high-caliber applicants with proven leadership in local government. The initiative aims to build a robust applicant pool by leveraging strategic communication and targeted engagement across relevant professional networks and platforms. The contract is classified under NAICS code 561311, indicating it pertains to employment placement services, and is being procured as a subcontract. Proposals are due by July 11, 2026, with the solicitation posted on June 27, 2026. While no specific set-aside or organizational type restrictions are specified, the work will be performed in support of the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea, located in California. Interested parties must access the full solicitation details through the provided public procurement portal to understand all requirements, submission guidelines, and evaluation criteria.