Executive Search Services for Position of Town Administrator

The Town of Paonia, Colorado, is seeking executive search services to recruit a new Town Administrator. The agency needs to resolve its leadership vacancy by identifying community goals, refining the position details, and managing a structured recruitment process. The selected contractor will work directly with town staff, the mayor, and the board of trustees to establish a candidate profile, a proposed salary range, and a benefits package. The scope of work requires the contractor to organize and facilitate a public meeting with community members, businesses, and organizations to gather input on the candidate profile. Following this community engagement, the contractor must create an agreed-upon recruitment profile, the position application, and a recruitment brochure. Additionally, the contractor must develop a detailed application process and a timeline structured around weekly milestones. Eligible bidders must be United States organizations, as the agency limits participation to onshore entities. The agency requires the performance of all contract work to occur offsite. Bidders may submit their proposals digitally via email or through an online portal. The agency is looking for proposals to determine the budget for this project. The resulting contract will span a period of four years. Bidders must submit all questions regarding this opportunity no later than July 20, 2026.