City of Albany Executive Recruitment Services RFP#260813 - Police Chief 2026
City of AlbanyCity · Albany, OR- Due
- Sep 9, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 19, 2026
- Primary contact
- Lara Raggon
- (541) 917-7522
The 30-second brief
The City of Albany, Oregon is requesting proposals from qualified recruitment firms for RFP#260813 to provide Executive Recruitment Services for a new Police Chief. The selected contractor will develop a recruitment plan and timeline, meet with the City Manager and Deputy City Manager to understand requirements, manage all advertising for the position, and provide on-site representation during final candidate interviews. The target start date for the new Police Chief is March 1, 2027. Proposals must be submitted electronically to the procurement email inbox by September 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Questions should be directed to Lara Raggon, Contracts and Procurement Manager, at [email protected].
Recruitment plan, Timelines, Advertising, On-site interview representation
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Summary
The City of Albany, Oregon is requesting proposals from qualified recruitment firms for RFP#260813 to provide Executive Recruitment Services for a new Police Chief.
The selected contractor will develop a recruitment plan and timeline, meet with the City Manager and Deputy City Manager to understand requirements, manage all advertising for the position, and provide on-site representation during final candidate interviews. The target start date for the new Police Chief is March 1, 2027. Proposals must be submitted electronically to the procurement email inbox by September 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Questions should be directed to Lara Raggon, Contracts and Procurement Manager, at [email protected].
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Recruitment plan
- Timelines
- Advertising
- On-site interview representation
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Invitation
- RFP Document
- Appendix A Draft Executive Director - Police Chief Job Description
- Appendix B Code of Conduct City of Albany
- Prospective Proposers letter
- Submit to
- Electronic submission via procurement email inbox
- Scope location
- Albany, Oregon
- Reported agency
- City of Albany, Oregon
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Albany?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 9, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Electronic submission via procurement email inbox. For questions, contact Lara Raggon.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Albany in OR, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Lara Raggon at (541) 917-7522. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Recruitment plan, Timelines, Advertising, On-site interview representation. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from City of Albany?
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Invitation, RFP Document, Appendix A Draft Executive Director - Police Chief Job Description, Appendix B Code of Conduct City of Albany, Prospective Proposers letter. Review the full document from City of Albany for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Albany, Oregon. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.