Salary Survey Services for the City of College Station, Texas

The City of College Station is seeking proposals from qualified firms to conduct a comprehensive salary survey for approximately 75 municipal positions across Texas, aiming to support its compensation planning. The procurement process emphasizes a fair, competitive, and transparent selection, with proposals due electronically by 2:00 p.m. CT on September 8, 2025, through the Brazos Valley e-Marketplace portal. Interested firms must register on the portal, submit their proposals organized into specified tabs covering qualifications, methodology, rates, references, and certifications, and submit questions by September 2, 2025. The City intends to award a single contract, though multiple awards may be considered if advantageous. The contract, valued between $50,000 and $150,000, is structured as a professional services agreement governed by Texas law, with performance to occur primarily within Brazos County. The contractual framework incorporates various state and local legal requirements, including compliance with laws governing nondiscrimination, immigration, and boycotts of certain entities, alongside insurance and indemnification provisions. The selected consultant will be responsible for delivering a detailed salary survey report, project plan, interim updates, and a final presentation, all aligned with high professional standards. Payment will be made monthly upon invoice approval, with a maximum contract amount negotiated at the outset. The contract is renewable annually for up to two additional years, with modifications governed by written amendments. No specific packaging, shipping, or labeling requirements are stipulated, as all submissions are electronic. The evaluation process will prioritize experience, methodology, cost, and references, employing a best value, trade-off approach, with negotiations conducted based on proposal quality and cost-effectiveness.