PROFESSIONAL_SERVICESRECOMMENDED

City of Council Bluffs Civil Service Commission Agenda 2026-05-13

Mayor recommends Prothman for Fire Chief search

Professional fee: $18,500 plus expenses (advertising approx. $1,200–$1,500; direct mail $1,900; consultant travel $700–$950 per trip; other costs as incurred)Municipal Housing Agency of Council BluffsPROTHMANMay 13, 2026

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Description

The Mayor has recommended selecting Prothman to manage a full executive recruitment process for the City of Council Bluffs Fire Chief at a professional fee of $18,500 plus expenses, with work running from spring through summer 2026. The proposed engagement includes comprehensive outreach, screening, and facilitated final interviews backed by a one-year replacement guarantee.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

Professional fee: $18,500 plus expenses (advertising approx. $1,200–$1,500; direct mail $1,900; consultant travel $700–$950 per trip; other costs as incurred)

Vendor

PROTHMAN

Agency

Municipal Housing Agency of Council Bluffs, IA

Contract Type

PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES

Document Date

May 13, 2026

Contract Term

Full Fire Chief recruitment beginning May 2026 with draft schedule from stakeholder interviews in May–June 2026 through final interviews in August 2026; includes a one-year guarantee on placement

Renewal Info

Proposal includes a one-year guarantee: if the selected finalist is terminated for cause or resigns within one year of employment, Prothman will conduct one replacement search with no additional professional fee, with the City responsible only for expenses.

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Lewis County Fire District 5 Board of Fire Commissioner’s Meeting Agenda 2026-06-12

DISCUSSED

Lewis County Fire District 5 (Washington)June 12, 2026

Issuing Agency

Municipal Housing Agency of Council Bluffs

Local Housing Authority

Council Bluffs, IA

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