Executive Recruitment and Search Services
- Client
- Vermillion, South Dakota
- RFP Number
- HR-9425
- Posted
- 10/8/2026
- Category
- HR Services
- Budget
- Looking for Proposals
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe government authority in Vermillion, South Dakota needs a vendor to provide nationwide executive recruitment and search services as vacancies occur and hiring needs arise. The selected firm will work directly with the Vice President for the agency's department and others to identify key qualifications, skills, and requirements for each position. Eligible applicants are restricted to onshore, USA organizations, and the scope involves both onsite and offsite performance. Vendors must submit any questions no later than October 14, 2026. Applicants may submit their digital responses via email or online, and the buyer is actively seeking proposals to establish the budget.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from Search Services for Health Affairs RFP.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The University of South Dakota is seeking a qualified firm to lead executive recruitment and search services to fill vacant positions within its Health Affairs department as they arise. Offerors must submit proposals demonstrating experience in healthcare or medical field searches and higher education. Proposals are eligible from entities not debarred, suspended, or prohibited by state requirements.
- Issued by
- University of South Dakota
- RFP Publication
- October 7, 2026
- Offeror Questions Due
- October 14, 2026
- Responses to Offeror Questions
- October 21, 2026
- Proposals due
- NOVEMBER 4, 2026
- Anticipated Award Decision/Contract Negotiation
- November 13, 2026
- How to submit
- Submission details
- Email signed proposal to Chris Phillips at [email protected] with subject line RFP # USD10072026. Submissions may include a brief video.
- Contract term
- One (1) year contract with two (2) optional one-year extensions.
- Place of performance
- Vermillion, SD
- Insurance and bonding
- Commercial General Liability Insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence; Professional Liability Insurance of at least $1,000,000; Business Automobile Liability Insurance of at least $1,000,000 per accident; Workers Compensation and employers liability insurance as required by South Dakota law.
How proposals are evaluated
| Specialized expertise, capabilities, and technical competence as demonstrated by the proposed approach and methodology | |
| Resources available to perform the work, including specialized services, within specified time limits | |
| Record of past performance, including price and cost data, quality of work, ability to meet schedules, cost control, and contract administration | |
| Availability to the project locale | |
| Familiarity with the project locale | |
| Proposed project management techniques | |
| Ability and proven history in handling special project constraints | |
| Cost Proposal |
Scope of work
- Provide a nationwide search for candidates to fill positions within USD Health Affairs as vacancies occur and hiring needs arise
- Work directly with the Vice President for Health Affairs and others to identify key qualifications, skills, and requirements for each position
- Recruit and recommend the best possible candidates for available positions
- Submit a proposal including a complete timeline and references of past performance
Minimum qualifications
- Demonstrated experience conducting searches within the healthcare or medical field and higher education
- Not debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation by any Federal department or agency
- Certify non-discrimination in employment practices regarding race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, ancestry, national origin, or disability
- Not owned or controlled directly or indirectly by a foreign national, parent entity, or government from China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, Cuba, or Venezuela
- Comply with restriction of boycott of Israel certification if applicable
Documents to include with the bid
- Completed and signed RFP Form (first page of RFP)
- Executive Summary
- Detailed Response including narrative of assessment, point-by-point response, and options/alternatives
- Cost Proposal
- References and details for at least three previous/current similar service contracts
- Proposed project complete timeline
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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