Compensation Study Consultant Service

The City of Thornton, Colorado, requires a compensation study consultant service to analyze modern and emerging compensation systems and trends. The agency is trying to solve challenges related to employee attraction, retention, and development. The study must cover all agency employees, with an initial focus on non-union represented employees, primarily targeting regular employees while also considering seasonal and contract employees. The requested scope of work involves designing a compensation system and framework that balances performance rewards, service recognition, labor market alignment, legal compliance, and long-term financial sustainability. The agency needs innovative, structured solutions that improve transparency and consistency while clearly identifying best practices and value trade-offs, including total compensation values like fringe benefits. The final study must also outline how compensation structures can support employee development and advancement pathways. Eligible bidders must be onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency requires the selected consultant to perform the work onsite in Thornton, Colorado. Bidders must submit all questions regarding this opportunity no later than July 8, 2026. The agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is currently looking for proposals to determine the cost.