Market Compensation and Benefits Study for Citywide Job Classifications (Three-Year Project)

The City of Winston-Salem is issuing a three-year request for proposals to engage a qualified agency to perform a comprehensive Market Compensation and Benefits Study aimed at enhancing the city's classification and pay systems. The initiative seeks to ensure the city remains an attractive and equitable employer by providing data-driven guidance on salary structures, job classifications, and benefits packages. The project involves reviewing approximately one-third of the city's job classifications annually, with all positions evaluated over the entire three-year period, supporting strategic workforce planning and competitiveness. The procurement is managed under NAICS code 541612 for Human Resources Consulting Services, with an estimated contract value ranging from 500,000 to 1.5 million dollars, and performance will primarily occur within North Carolina, specifically in Winston-Salem. The solicitation, posted on November 12, 2025, invites sealed proposals to be submitted by December 10, 2025, through the City/County Purchasing Department. The full scope of work, detailed instructions, and submission requirements are contained within the complete RFP document, which can be obtained by contacting Russell Frye via email. Notably, the available documentation does not include specific contract clauses, evaluation criteria, detailed terms for contract administration, or attachments such as list of exhibits or certifications. The project emphasizes collaboration with the city's Human Resources Department, with deliverables including updated salary benchmarks, classification structures, and policy recommendations to position the city as an employer of choice. Further procedural details, including proposal formatting, evaluation factors, and contractual provisions, are expected to be outlined in the full RFP, accessible upon request.