Compensation Study Consultant Services

The City of Thornton, Colorado is seeking a compensation study consultant to research modern and emerging compensation systems and trends. The agency needs to address challenges regarding employee attraction, retention, and development by identifying best practices and potential compensation structures. This study aims to provide the agency with transparent trade-offs and decision-making points that local governments face in the current labor market. The selected consultant must design and analyze feedback gathered from a management-identified employee group. The scope of work requires developing an innovative, structured compensation design that improves transparency, consistency, and longevity while outlining pathways for employee development and advancement. The target population covers all city employees, with an initial focus on non-union represented staff. The requested compensation frameworks must balance competing interests, including rewarding performance, recognizing service longevity, and keeping pace with the labor market. The proposed systems must also ensure equity, comply with all local, state, and federal laws, and remain financially affordable and sustainable for the agency over the long term. Eligible bidders must be onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency requires the performance of all work to be conducted offsite. Bidders must submit their proposals digitally via email or through an online portal, and the agency is currently open to all budget proposals. Questions regarding this opportunity must be submitted to the agency no later than July 9, 2026.