Project Information

Bid Title

Executive Recruiting Firm for the City of Williamsburg

Issuing Agency

City of Williamsburg

Location

Virginia

Published Date

Mar 17, 2026

Closing Date

Apr 14, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

RFP 02 1201 26

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Project Description

Bid Number:	RFP 02 1201 26
Bid Title:	Executive Recruiting Firm for the City of Williamsburg
Category:	RFP - Request for Proposal
Status:	Open

Description: PROJECT DESCRIPTION The City is seeking an executive search firm to assist in recruiting a well-qualified individual to serve as the next City Manager of the City of Williamsburg. The City expects the selected firm to assist in developing and promoting the job announcement, managing the application process, and conducting candidate assessment through the hiring decision. SCOPE OF WORK The successful firm will assist in developing the position announcement and publicizing it nationwide across multiple platforms, including, but not limited to, traditional media, social media, and direct solicitations. The successful firm will provide a clear and efficient strategy for generating interest in the position and recruiting qualified applicants, and provide information and recommendations regarding current market demands and qualification requirements. The successful firm should also provide a cogent, effective method for evaluating applications, including a rational progression of evaluative steps to assess applicants' skills and suitability for the position. This strategy should also include opportunities for the Council to consider the applicants at multiple points and to conduct logical assessments of work product, communication skills, and management competencies. Publication Date/Time: 3/17/2026 9:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 4/14/2026 2:00 PM Submittal Information: City of Williamsburg - 401 Lafayette Street, Finance Office Attn: Travis Dill Bid Opening Information: 4/14/2026 @ 2:00pm LOCAL TIME Pre-bid Meeting: None Contact Person: Travis Dill, Finance Department at 401 Lafayette Street, First Floor, Williamsburg, VA 23185 purchasing@williamsburgva.gov Business Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 - 4:30 Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS •        Extensive experience in executive recruitment for local government •        Ability to think critically and provide solutions to all stages of the project •        Ability to effectively communicate with an elected board •        Effective communication and outreach skills in the context of recruitment •        Manage, update, and engage with Council at all stages of the process •        Proven history of recruiting qualified applicants Please submit the following documentation with your quote: •        RFP cover page and Submission Form •        Provide a detailed narrative responding to the requested scope of work and the firm’s ability to meet the RFP's requests •        Résumé of all people on the team who would participate in this project. •        Provide a strategy that will be used to recruit and assess qualified candidates for this position •        Proposed itemized budget •        Proposed timeline •        Examples of prior recruitment efforts and outcomes •        Current list of projects underway and date of completion Special Requirements: QUESTIONS All inquiries for information should be directed to the office of Travis Dill, Finance Department at 401 Lafayette Street, First Floor, Williamsburg, VA 23185 purchasing@williamsburgva.gov. Written questions related to the project will be accepted up to seven (7) business days prior to the closing date; it is the City’s discretion to respond to any inquiries beyond this time. Emails are an acceptable form of written documentation. Related Documents: RFP 02 1201 26 Executive Recruiting Firm for the City of Williamsburg Organizational Chart City Manager Job Description

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 561311Employment Placement Agencies
• NAICS 561312Executive Search Services

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