Interim Chair - Department of Public Health and Health Administration

The contract involves providing an interim, professionally qualified Chair for the Department of Public Health and Health Administration at Eastern Washington University, scheduled from October 2025 through June 2027, or until a permanent appointment is made. The selected firm must maintain a pool of pre-screened senior candidates, with proposals requiring detailed resumes, experience, staffing plans, and a proposed schedule. The university will pay the interim chair’s salary (up to 145,000 annually) and benefits directly, while the contractor will receive a placement fee. The total contract value is expected to range between 150,000 and 300,000 dollars. Proposals must be submitted electronically by October 13, 2025, in Word or PDF format, including a signed certification and any exceptions, with evaluation based on qualifications (65 points) and cost (35 points). The process emphasizes best value, with no federal FAR clauses incorporated; instead, it relies on state and institutional certifications, including compliance with Washington licensing, taxes, ADA, and certifications related to wage laws, debarment, criminal offenses, and financial stability. The contract is governed by Washington state law, with no specific inspection, marking, or packaging requirements, as the scope is professional services. Administrative contacts are limited to the university’s procurement office, and no specific invoicing procedures or delivery locations beyond the university campus are detailed. Overall, the contract emphasizes transparency, compliance with state regulations, and detailed proposer certifications to ensure responsible and qualified interim leadership placement.