Project Information

Bid Title

Classification and Compensation Study Services

Issuing Agency

State Government of Louisiana

Location

Louisiana

Published Date

May 27, 2026

Closing Date

Jun 3, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

123460-2026-SWB-01

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Project Description

Bid Number	Description	Date Issued	Bid Open Date/Time
123460-2026-SWB-01	Classification and Compensation Study Services Original: 123460-2026-SWB-01	05/06/2026	06/03/2026 11:00:00 AM CT

Contact Information for Bid # 123460-2026-SWB-01

Department	Non State - Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans
Section	Procurement Department
Dept Code	123460
Contact	Cashanna Moses
Address	625 St. Joseph St. Rm. 133 New Orleans, LA 70165
Phone	504 585 2428
Email	cmoses@swbno.org
URL	https://www.swbno.org

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Classification and Compensation Study Services

Solicitation # 2026-SWB-01

Proposal Due Date: May 29, 2026

Proposal Due Time: 11:00 AM CST

Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans

Request for Proposal

Classification and Compensation Study Services

2026-SWB-01

The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) seeks to engage a qualified consulting firm to

conduct a comprehensive review of its classification, compensation, and benefits structures.

RFP will be available May 6, 2026, for download at the following websites:

SWBNO: https://www2.swbno.org/business_bidspecifications.asp

LAPAC: https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/OSP/LaPAC/dspBid.cfm?search=department&term=181

A non-mandatory pre-proposal conference for this RFP will be held on May 14, 2026, at 11:30 A.M. (CDT)

at the SWBNO Administration Building, 625 St. Joseph St. – Executive Boardroom, New Orleans, LA 70165

or if you are unable to attend this in-person meeting, you can also join via teleconference call:

Microsoft Teams meeting

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/280090261991766?p=tzJX7F4179o7rEZNl3

Meeting ID: 280 090 261 991 766

Passcode: zP6HQ76j

Dial in by phone

+1 504-224-8698,,809961015# United States, New Orleans

Phone conference ID: 809 961 015#

At this meeting, staff will discuss the scope of work, proposal requirements and respond to questions from the

attendees.

Inquiries and/or Requests for Clarification are due to Prentice Mackyeon, on May 18, 2026, no later than

5:00 pm CST via in writing or email to pmackyeon@swbno.org. All responses will be posted on or before

May 21, 2026.

Proposals will be received by the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans Procurement Department May 29,

2026, at 11:00 am local time. For submission instructions, see proposal documents.

LATE PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

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Table of Contents

PART I. ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION............................................................................................. 5

1.1 Request for Proposals .............................................................................................................................. 5

1.2 Proposal Preparation................................................................................................................................ 5

1.3 Point of Contact/ Inquiries/ Requests for Information: ........................................................................... 5

1.4 Questions and Answers ........................................................................................................................... 5

1.5 Submission of Proposals ......................................................................................................................... 5

1.6 Changes, Addendum, or Withdrawal of Proposals ................................................................................. 6

1.7 Prohibition of Communication ................................................................................................................ 6

1.8 Ownership ............................................................................................................................................... 7

1.9 Effect ....................................................................................................................................................... 7

1.10 Errors or Omissions................................................................................................................................. 7

1.11 Cost of Preparation .................................................................................................................................. 7

1.12 RFP Schedule Summary.......................................................................................................................... 7

1.13 Bid Protest Procedures ............................................................................................................................ 8

1.14 Public Records Request........................................................................................................................... 8

PART II. GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................................................................... 9

2.1 Overview of the SWBNO.......................................................................................................................... 9

2.2 Scope of Work ........................................................................................................................................... 9

2.2A Classification and Compensation Analysis ....................................................................................... 9

2.2B Classification Structure Review ........................................................................................................ 9

2.2C Career Progression Framework ....................................................................................................... 10

2.2D Civil Service Proposal Analysis ...................................................................................................... 10

2.2E Benefits and Total Compensation Analysis .................................................................................... 10

2.2F Deliverables ..................................................................................................................................... 10

2.3 Contract Terms and Compensation ......................................................................................................... 11

2.4 Payment ................................................................................................................................................... 11

2.5 Information .............................................................................................................................................. 11

2.6 Non-Collusion Statement ........................................................................................................................ 11

2.7 Non-Solicitation Statement ..................................................................................................................... 11

2.8 Convicted Felon Statement ..................................................................................................................... 11

2.9 Insurance Requirements .......................................................................................................................... 11

2.10 Right to Audit .......................................................................................................................................... 13

2.11 Confidential Information ......................................................................................................................... 13

2.12 Confidentiality Statement........................................................................................................................ 14

2.13 Subcontractor........................................................................................................................................... 14

2.14 Living Wage ............................................................................................................................................ 14

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PART III. PROPOSAL EVALUATION AND SELECTION...................................................................... 15

3.1 Selection Committee ............................................................................................................................... 15

3.2 Technical Evaluation ............................................................................................................................... 15

3.3 Price Evaluation ...................................................................................................................................... 16

3.4 Shortlist ................................................................................................................................................... 16

3.5 Best and Final Offer (BAFO) .................................................................................................................. 16

3.6 Notification.............................................................................................................................................. 16

PART IV. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................ 17

4.1 TITLE PAGE .......................................................................................................................................... 17

4.2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................................................ 17

4.3 PROPOSER INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................. 17

4.4 PROPOSER METHODOLOGY AND APPROACH............................................................................. 17

4.5 PROPOSER EXPERIENCE ................................................................................................................... 17

4.6 PROPOSER STAFFING AND QUALIFICATIONS............................................................................ 18

4.8 PROPOSER REFERENCES................................................................................................................... 18

4.9 PROPOSER DBE PARTICIPATION..................................................................................................... 18

4.10 PROPOSER COST PROPOSAL ......................................................................................................... 19

REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS ...................................................................................................................... 20

ATTACHMENT ................................................................................................................................................ 21

COVER SHEET .............................................................................................................................................. 21

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PART I. ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

1.1 Request for Proposals

The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) seeks to engage a qualified consulting firm to

conduct a comprehensive review of its classification, compensation, and benefits structures. The objective of

this engagement is to ensure that SWBNO’s workforce framework reflects best practices, supports transparent

career planning and performance management, provides flexibility in organizational structuring, and enables

SWBNO to attract and retain qualified employees.

1.2 Proposal Preparation

Proposals submitted for consideration should follow the format and order of presentation provided in Part IV -

Proposal Submission Requirements.

1.3 Point of Contact/ Inquiries/ Requests for Information:

All correspondence and other communications regarding this RFP shall be directed to Prentice Mackyeon,

Purchasing Agent, Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans, 625 St. Joseph Street, Room 133, New

Orleans, Louisiana 70165, 504-585-2368, pmackyeon@swbno.org.

Inquiries and/or Requests for Information are due to the Board’s Procurement Department via email to

pmackyeon@swbno.org no later than timeline stated in the Anticipated Proposal Timetable. Any request

received after that time may not be reviewed for inclusion in this RFP. The request shall contain the requester’s

name, address, and telephone number.

The Procurement Department will issue a response to any inquiry if it deems it necessary, by written addendum

to the RFP, posted on Board’s website, and issued prior to the RFP’s Delivery Deadline. The Respondents shall

not rely on any representation, statement or explanation other than those made in this RFP or in any addenda

issued. Where there appears to be a conflict between this RFP and any addendum issued, the last addendum issued

will prevail.

1.4 Questions and Answers

Inquiries and/or Requests for Clarification are due to Prentice Mackyeon, on May 18, 2026, via in writing or

email to pmackyeon@swbno.org. All responses will be posted on or before May 21, 2026. Do not contact

other SWBNO program personnel with questions regarding this RFP.

The Procurement Department will issue a response to any inquiry if it deems it necessary, by written addendum

to the RFP, posted on SWBNO’s website, and issued prior to the RFP’s Delivery Deadline. The Proposers shall

not rely on any representation, statement or explanation other than those made in this RFP or in any addenda

issued. Where there appears to be a conflict between this RFP and any addendum issued, the last addendum issued

will prevail.

1.5 Submission of Proposals

Proposers who are interested in providing services requested under this RFP can submit a proposal via email.

Submitting a response:

Electronic Submission:

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
• NAICS 541612Human Resources Consulting Services

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