City Administrator Recruitment Services for City Administrator

The City of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, is seeking an executive recruitment firm to assist the City Council in conducting a comprehensive nationwide search for a new City Administrator. The selected partner will find a qualified leader to serve as the chief administrative officer responsible for day-to-day municipal operations, policy implementation, and the leadership of approximately eighty-seven full-time employees. The agency requires a structured process to identify and secure a candidate capable of managing these critical local government functions. The scope of work covers four distinct phases of the recruitment lifecycle. The chosen firm must conduct a position assessment and develop a tailored recruitment strategy. Following the strategy phase, the provider will handle outreach and recruitment, candidate screening and evaluation, and final selection and appointment assistance. Only onshore organizations based in the United States are eligible to submit proposals for this opportunity. The agency expects the selected firm to perform all recruitment work offsite. Bidders must submit their proposals digitally, either via email or through the designated online portal. The agency is looking for proposals to determine the budget and cost structure for these services. The source document does not specify any key dates or deadlines for this procurement.