Compensation Study Service

The City of Knoxville, Tennessee is seeking a vendor to conduct a comprehensive compensation study evaluating both base pay and total compensation, including benefits, for City employees. The agency needs to review its current job descriptions and compensation plan to determine necessary modifications that will assure both internal equity and external competitiveness. Additionally, the project requires reviewing and making recommendations on the extent and impact of compression issues within the general government and uniform pay structures. The selected vendor must review and provide recommendations on current performance and incentive pay practices compared with peer private and public entities, including comparable cities, counties, and potentially private industries. The scope of work also includes preparing a cost analysis for implementing the recommended changes to the compensation system. Finally, the agency requires assistance with communicating the methodology and results of the survey to City employees. Eligible bidders must be onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency allows the performance of the work to be conducted offsite. Bidders must submit their proposals digitally via email or online, and the agency is currently looking for proposals to determine the budget. All questions regarding this opportunity must be submitted no later than July 16, 2026.