About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District seeks proposals from qualified onshore US firms to conduct a comprehensive classification and compensation study. The selected consultant will review District background materials, analyze current positions, compensation, benefits, and staffing structures against comparable agencies, and recommend changes to salaries, duties, and staffing gaps. Additionally, the contractor will assist in revising or developing classifications, job descriptions, salary ranges, and benefit requirements for all existing, reclassified, and potential new positions. Only onshore US organizations are eligible to submit bids for this onsite project. Interested vendors must submit written questions through the District's OpenGov e-Procurement portal by November 16, 2026, at 12:00 pm. Full electronic proposals must be submitted through the portal by November 20, 2026, at 2:00 pm. Proposals must include a total all-inclusive maximum price for the seven-month agreement term, with all deliverables due by June 30, 2027. The District will evaluate proposals using a 100-point scoring system covering mandatory elements, technical approach, qualifications and experience, work plan alignment, and price.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District
- Solicitation No.
- 202627-4
Scope of work
- Review background materials, positions, job descriptions, salaries, benefits, and current staffing model
- Complete a job audit of all positions including interviews with staff, division leads, and Administrative Services Manager
- Conduct analysis of positions, compensation, and staffing structures evaluated against comparable agencies
- Analyze job descriptions and classifications for FLSA and ADA compliance
- Recommend changes to salary, duties, and staffing model gaps to the District Board
- Advise on revisions to classifications and potential addition of new classifications
- Recommend an implementation schedule detailing short- and long-term fiscal impacts
- Revise or develop classifications, job descriptions, salary ranges, and benefits requirements
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Presentation of Mandatory Elements | 20 (20% of Total) |
| Understanding, Approach, and Method | 30 (30% of Total) |
| Qualifications and Experience | 25 (25% of Total) |
| Proposed Timeline | 15 (15% of Total) |
| Price | 10 (10% of Total) |
Minimum qualifications
- Expertise in public agency salary and benefits programs is required
- Experience working with California special districts is preferred
- Firm and assigned key professional staff properly licensed to practice in California
- Proposer must not have drafted or directly assisted in establishing RFP specifications or had unfair competitive access
Documents to include with your response
- Complete Proposal
- Title Page
- Table of Contents
- Transmittal Letter
- Firm Qualification and Experience
- Staff Qualifications and Experience
- References list with at least four client contacts
- Total All-Inclusive Maximum Price and fee schedule
- Sole Proprietor Declaration (if applicable)
- Form W-9
Key dates
- RFP Issued
- October 30, 2026
- Question Submission Deadline
- November 16, 2026, 12:00pm
- Proposals Due
- November 20, 2026, 2:00 pm
- Firm Recommendation
- November 23, 2026
- Expected signing of Contract
- Early December
- Project deliverables completion deadline
- June 30, 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the agency portal
- Instructions
- Submitted electronically via the District's e-Procurement Portal OpenGov at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/mprpd
Contract details
- Term
- seven (7) months
- Insurance and bonding
- Proposers must acknowledge ability to comply with District insurance requirements in Sample Professional Service Agreement or explain non-compliance details.