What the buyer needs
AI summaryRaleigh Water seeks proposals from onshore USA organizations for a comprehensive departmental staffing analysis and part-time employee compensation study. The contractor will evaluate workforce resources, organizational structure, workload demands, service levels, and operational efficiencies, while establishing a standardized and competitive pay structure for part-time personnel. Work will be performed offsite. Applicants must submit proposals by November 30, 2026, no later than 5:00 PM EST, including at least two copies of the Proposal Cost Form and itemized pricing in a separate sealed envelope. All questions are due no later than November 20, 2026. The evaluation committee will score submissions based on corporate background and experience, team firm experience, proposed cost using a comparative formula, and optional interviews or demonstrations worth up to five points.
Scope of work
- Departmental staffing profile and current resources assessment
- Comparative peer benchmarking report
- Workload and staffing analysis, including a dynamic staffing model
- 10-year staffing projection report
- Draft and final comprehensive staffing analysis report with executive summary
- Comprehensive profile of current part-time positions and responsibilities
- Part-time position classification and grouping structure recommendations
- Part-time market compensation analysis and standardized pay structure
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Corporate Background and Experience | 20 |
| Team Firm Experience | 10 |
| Proposed Cost | 10 |
| Interview/Demonstration (if applicable) | 1-5 points |
Minimum qualifications
- Experience with similar projects within the specified timeframe
- Authorized to do business in North Carolina
- Compliance with federal E-Verify program and N.C.G.S. §64-25 et seq.
- Compliance with Iran Divestment Act certification requirements
Documents to include with your response
- Introduction letter on official letterhead signed by authorized representative
- Corporate Background and Experience section with list of similar contracts
- Financial statements prepared within the last 12 months
- Comprehensive narrative/schedule of tasks and deliverables
- Staffing plan, resumes, and qualifications of key personnel
- Proposal Cost Form and itemized cost breakdown (in separate sealed envelope)
- Proposer Questionnaire
- Reference Questionnaire forms (minimum of three business references)
- Certificate of Insurance
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed physical delivery by US Postal Service or other delivery service
- Instructions
- Submit one (1) signed original, one (1) electronic version on printable format, and two (2) copies. Cost proposal must be in a separate sealed envelope (2 copies).