Project Information

Bid Title

COMPENSATION AND CLASSIFICATION PAY PLAN UPDATE

Issuing Agency

Fountain Inn city

Location

South Carolina

Published Date

Jul 30, 2026

Closing Date

Aug 27, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

2026-04

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Project Description

Bid Number:	2026-04
Bid Title:	COMPENSATION AND CLASSIFICATION PAY PLAN UPDATE
Category:	City Bids and Proposals
Status:	Open

Description: INTRODUCTION The City of Fountain Inn solicits written proposals from qualified firms to assist the City with an update to its established compensation and classification program. The City completed a full compensation and classification study in September 2023, established pay bands, and has reviewed the majority of its job descriptions. Accordingly, this solicitation is intended to obtain professional services to refresh the City’s pay bands, evaluate market competitiveness, identify pay compression or placement concerns, and complete a targeted review of job descriptions as needed rather than to conduct a full classification study from the ground up. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES The primary purpose of this project is to update and maintain the City’s existing compensation and classification framework. The City’s objectives are to: •Refresh established pay bands using current market data from comparable public-sector employers and relevant regional labor markets. •Maintain the City’s ability to attract and retain qualified employees while supporting responsible fiscalplanning. •Review pay grade placement, pay ranges, market position, and pay compression concerns within theexisting structure. •Identify any positions that may warrant reclassification, title adjustment, pay band movement, oradditional review based on changes in duties, market conditions, or internal equity. •Complete a targeted review of job descriptions for accuracy, consistency, essential functions, minimumqualifications, physical requirements, and compliance with applicable FLSA, EEO, and ADAconsiderations. •Provide clear recommendations, implementation options, and practical tools for the City to maintain thepay plan and job description system after completion of the project. Publication Date/Time: 7/30/2026 12:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 8/27/2026 11:59 PM Submittal Information: The original wet-ink signed proposal, three (3) hard copies, and one electronic copy on a thumb driv Contact Person: Questions regarding this RFP must be submitted in writing to Russ Slatton at russell.slatton@fountaininn.org. No phone calls will be accepted. Questions will be accepted until 21 August 2026 at 5:00 P.M. (EST). Any addendum, if needed, will be posted on the City’s website or otherwise distributed in accordance with City purchasing procedures. Download Available: Yes Qualifications: SELECTION CRITERIA The City may evaluate proposals based on the following criteria: •Understanding of the City’s requested focused update, including the distinction between a pay planrefresh and a full compensation and classification study. •Quality, clarity, and practicality of the proposed methodology. •Experience with local government compensation, classification, pay band updates, and job descriptionreview. •Qualifications and availability of the assigned project team. •Quality and usability of proposed deliverables. •Project schedule and ability to meet the City’s needs. •References and performance history. •Cost and overall value to the City. The City reserves the right to interview one or more proposers, request clarification, negotiate scope and fee, or award the contract to the proposer deemed most advantageous to the City. Special Requirements: INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS Prior to execution of a contract derived from this RFP, the awarded individual or firm shall obtain and maintain appropriate insurance coverage during the term of the contract. Insurance policies shall be issued by companies authorized to do business in the State of South Carolina. Certificates of insurance must clearly indicate that the individual or firm has obtained insurance of the type, amount, and classification required for compliance with this provision, and that no material change or cancellation of insurance shall be effective without thirty (30) days prior written notice to the City. Compliance with these requirements shall not relieve the individual or firm of liability or obligations under the resulting contract. LIMITATIONS The City reserves the right to cancel this Request for Proposals and to reject any or all responses in whole or in part when it is for good cause and in the best interests of the City, at the City’s sole discretion. The City also reserves the right to waive informalities or minor irregularities, request additional information, and negotiate final scope and terms with the selected proposer. Miscellaneous: NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT The Vendor certifies that no person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefit of, or otherwise discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or other legally protected status in connection with any proposal submitted to the City of Fountain Inn or the performance of any contract resulting from this RFP. The Vendor further certifies that it will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination requirements. Related Documents: Comp and Class RFP - 30 Jul 26

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Commodity Codes

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

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