Recruitment Services RFP

Clatsop County, Oregon, issued a Request for Proposal on October 19, 2026, to engage a qualified executive recruitment firm for a nationwide search to fill the County Manager position. The selected firm will be responsible for developing a search strategy and work plan, managing stakeholder engagement with the Board of Commissioners, and ensuring compliance with Oregon statutory requirements, including the Oregon Public Records Law and Veterans Preference statutes. Proposals are due by November 8, 2026, and must be submitted via email as a fixed-fee proposal. The contract award is anticipated by December 9, 2026, with a recruitment timeline extending through the formal appointment in March 2027. The contract will be governed by Clatsop County's Personal Services Agreement and awarded to the highest-rated firm based on qualifications, search strategy, lead consultant experience, past performance, and overall value. Key requirements include a minimum 12-month placement guarantee, where the firm must conduct a repeat search without additional consulting fees if the candidate leaves within one year. The successful contractor must maintain comprehensive general liability insurance with a minimum of 1,710,200 dollars per occurrence, 855,200 dollars for bodily injury, and 701,300 dollars for property damage, as well as worker's compensation insurance with at least 100,000 dollars in employer's liability.