Job Classification and Total Compensation Study Service

The City of Duluth, Minnesota is seeking professional consulting services to complete a comprehensive job classification and total compensation study. The agency needs to establish an updated job classification and compensation system, along with an implementation process, to align with its operational needs, current compensation philosophy, and strategic objectives. This project aims to resolve potential internal pay inequities and ensure the municipality remains competitive in the labor market. The scope of work requires the selected partner to review and update existing job descriptions to accurately reflect current duties, responsibilities, and required knowledge, skills, and abilities. The agency also requires an objective classification ranking of all municipal positions to ensure internal equity, alongside a comprehensive wage and labor market survey of total compensation packages. Additionally, the project includes developing a systematic process to evaluate and determine the validity of future reclassification and compensation change requests. Eligible participants must be onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency allows the performance of all contracted work to occur offsite. Bidders must submit their proposals digitally via email or through the designated online portal, and the agency is currently open to receiving budget proposals within the submissions. All clarifying questions regarding this procurement must be submitted to the agency no later than July 2, 2026.