City of Duvall Executive Recruitment Services – Police Chief RFP 2026-02
City of DuvallCity · Duvall, WA- Due
- Jun 12, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- May 22, 2026
- Primary contact
- Cynthia McNabb
The 30-second brief
The City of Duvall is soliciting proposals from qualified professional search firms to provide executive recruitment services for the hiring of a new Police Chief under Bid Number 2026-02. The selected firm will be responsible for delivering highly qualified and professionally vetted candidates. Ideal firms should demonstrate expertise in public-sector executive searches, specifically within public safety leadership and Washington State. Required deliverables include personnel expertise documentation, evidence of experience in police leadership searches, and at least three references from similar-sized cities. Proposals must be submitted as a single electronic file by 5:00 pm on June 12, 2026, to City Administrator Cynthia McNabb. A question deadline is set for June 5, 2026.
Demonstrated expertise of key personnel, Relevant degrees/licenses/certifications, Evidence of experience in police/public safety executive searches, List of three references
Experience in public-sector executive searches, focus on public safety leadership, experience in Washington State, quality of references
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Summary
The City of Duvall is soliciting proposals from qualified professional search firms to provide executive recruitment services for the hiring of a new Police Chief under Bid Number 2026-02.
The selected firm will be responsible for delivering highly qualified and professionally vetted candidates. Ideal firms should demonstrate expertise in public-sector executive searches, specifically within public safety leadership and Washington State. Required deliverables include personnel expertise documentation, evidence of experience in police leadership searches, and at least three references from similar-sized cities. Proposals must be submitted as a single electronic file by 5:00 pm on June 12, 2026, to City Administrator Cynthia McNabb. A question deadline is set for June 5, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Experience in public-sector executive searches
- Focus on public safety leadership
- Experience in Washington State
- Quality of references
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Demonstrated expertise of key personnel
- Relevant degrees/licenses/certifications
- Evidence of experience in police/public safety executive searches
- List of three references
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Duvall, WA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Duvall?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is June 12, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Cynthia McNabb.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Duvall in WA, 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 Cynthia McNabb. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Demonstrated expertise of key personnel, Relevant degrees/licenses/certifications, Evidence of experience in police/public safety executive searches, List of three references. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Experience in public-sector executive searches, focus on public safety leadership, experience in Washington State, quality of references" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Duvall?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Duvall are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Duvall regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
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. Review the full document from City of Duvall for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Duvall, WA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.