What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe City of Frisco seeks a vendor to conduct a classification and compensation study for non-step plan positions, including a compensation philosophy, competitive salary ranges, equitable salary administration practices, a sustainable pay increase system, and a funded implementation approach. The one-year contract requires project planning, employee communication sessions, job description questionnaires, a point-factor job evaluation system, an Excel-based salary survey, a new pay structure, on-site meetings, and a final report with fiscal impact estimates across eight city departments. Eligible onshore U.S. firms must submit proposals prior to December 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT, either electronically via Bonfire or by delivering an original hard copy with a CD or flash drive to the Purchasing Manager. Questions are due to [email protected] prior to November 30, 2026, at 4:00 PM CT. The City will evaluate proposals on a 100-point scale, with 35 points for proposed cost and fee structure alongside qualifications, relevant experience, methodology, and at least three comparable references.
Scope of work
- Project planning, administration, and steering group establishment
- Point factor job evaluation system for internal equity
- Comprehensive salary survey and comparator methodology for external equity
- Development of a new pay structure and compensation philosophy
- Performance merit system design, matrix, and policy guide
- Change management, employee communication sessions, and training materials
- On-site meetings and collaboration with job evaluation committee
- Final report with fiscal impact estimates and 90-day transition support
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Proposed cost and fee structure | 35 |
| Qualifications and relevant experience | Not specified |
| Proposed approach, methodology, deliverables, and timeline | Not specified |
| References | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Adequate financial resources or ability to obtain them
- Ability to comply with required or proposed delivery schedule
- Minimum of three (3) references of comparable studies
- Onshore (USA Only)
Documents to include with your response
- Supplemental Information Form
- Affidavit of No Prohibited Interest
- Required Submittals and Certifications (Chapters 2270, 809, 2274)
- Cost Schedule
- Signature Form
- Exhibit A: References
- Certificate of Insurance (after award)
- Form 1295 Certificate of Interested Parties (within 10 days of award)
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via Bonfire or sealed hard copy with CD/flash drive
- Instructions
- Submit electronically via https://friscotexas.bonfirehub.com or deliver/mail original hard copy plus digital copy on CD or flash drive to City of Frisco Purchasing Manager, 6101 Frisco Square Blvd, Frisco, TX 75034.
