About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Superior Court of California, County of Alameda requires job classification and compensation study services. The selected vendor will review classifications, evaluate positions based on duties, responsibilities, and required qualifications, schedule briefing sessions with stakeholders, and analyze appropriate alignment, internal equity, and classification levels. The offsite contract will run for one year from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027. Bidding is open to onshore USA organizations. Applicants must submit questions using Attachment 10 to [email protected] by November 4, 2026. Proposals are due by November 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time via email. Submissions must include Technical and Cost Proposals alongside required attachments, such as General Certifications, Unruh and FEHA Certifications, and a Reference Check Form. The court will evaluate proposals on a 100-point scale based on cost (30 points), methodology (20 points), relevant experience and qualifications (20 points), project approach and deliverables (15 points), IT classification experience (10 points), and acceptance of terms and conditions (5 points).
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Superior Court of California, County of Alameda
- Solicitation No.
- SC 1701.2026.2.JG
Scope of work
- Develop a work plan with project milestones and timeline
- Identify data collection instruments including surveys, questionnaires, and interview guides
- Hold initial meeting with Human Resources and provide bi-weekly progress reports
- Evaluate positions for appropriate classification based on duties, responsibilities, and qualifications
- Schedule briefing sessions with employees, management, and stakeholders
- Develop position description surveys and update position descriptions to legal standards
- Present draft classification plan and draft study report to management by April 1, 2027
- Provide final classification and compensation study report with prioritized recommendations and cost modeling by April 30, 2027
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Cost (Attachment 14) | 30 |
| Classification and Compensation Analysis Methodology (Attachment 13, questions 1 – 5) | 30 |
| Relevant Experience and Qualifications (Attachment 13, questions 6 – 7) | 10 |
| Project Approach and Deliverables (Attachment 13, questions 8 – 10) | 15 |
| IT Classification Experience (Attachment 13, question 11) | 10 |
| Acceptance of Terms and Conditions (Attachment 3) | 5 |
| DVBE Incentive (Attachments 8 & 9) | 5 |
Minimum qualifications
- Diverse experience conducting classification and compensation studies
- Specific experience with information technology (IT) classifications
- Good standing status in California or home jurisdiction for corporate entities
- Current business licenses, professional certifications, or other credentials for bidder and subcontractors
- Background check clearance for all contractor personnel accessing Court facilities
Documents to include with your response
- Technical Proposal (Attachment 13)
- Acceptance of Terms and Conditions (Attachment 3)
- General Certifications Form (Attachment 4)
- Darfur Contracting Act Certification (Attachment 5)
- Payee Data Record Form (Attachment 6)
- Unruh Civil Rights Act and California FEHA Certification (Attachment 7)
- Bidder Declaration (Attachment 8, if claiming DVBE incentive)
- DVBE Declaration (Attachment 9, if applicable)
- Contact Sheet (Attachment 11)
- Reference Check Form (Attachment 12) with at least 3 client references
Key dates
- RFP Issue Date
- October 28, 2026
- Deadline for Questions
- November 4, 2026
- Questions and Answers Posted (estimate only)
- November 10, 2026
- Proposal Due (Closing) Date and Time
- November 18, 2026 no later than 2:00 PM Pacific Time
- Evaluation of Proposals (estimate only)
- November 19 – December 10, 2026
- Interview and Demonstration Dates (estimate only)
- November 30 – December 4, 2026
- Notice of Intent to Award (estimate only)
- December 11, 2026
- Negotiations and Execution of Contract (estimate only)
- December 14 – December 31, 2026
- Draft Report Due
- April 1, 2027
- Final Report Due
- April 30, 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Instructions
- Submit proposal in two separate emails (Technical Proposal and Cost Portion) to [email protected] with RFP title and number in the subject line.
Contract details
- Term
- January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2027
- Place of performance
- Oakland, CA / Offsite
