City of Oskaloosa 2026 Compensation Study Request for Proposals
City of OskaloosaCity · Oskaloosa, IA- Due
- Mar 9, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Feb 9, 2026
- Primary contact
- Shawn Metcalf
The 30-second brief
The City of Oskaloosa, Iowa is soliciting proposals from qualified consulting firms to conduct a comprehensive, city-wide compensation study. The selected consultant will perform a detailed review of job classifications, salary structures, and benefits; conduct external market comparisons; identify pay compression issues; and recommend a modern compensation framework with defined pay grades and ranges. The scope also includes updating job descriptions, developing a multi-year implementation plan, providing staff training, and presenting findings to the City Council. Proposals must be submitted electronically to City Manager Shawn Metcalf by March 9, 2026. Evaluation will be based on experience, approach, qualifications, work quality, schedule, and overall value.
Recommended salary structure, Updated job descriptions, Multi-year implementation plan, Staff training, Council presentation
Experience, approach, qualifications, work quality, schedule, overall value
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Summary
The City of Oskaloosa, Iowa is soliciting proposals from qualified consulting firms to conduct a comprehensive, city-wide compensation study.
The selected consultant will perform a detailed review of job classifications, salary structures, and benefits; conduct external market comparisons; identify pay compression issues; and recommend a modern compensation framework with defined pay grades and ranges. The scope also includes updating job descriptions, developing a multi-year implementation plan, providing staff training, and presenting findings to the City Council. Proposals must be submitted electronically to City Manager Shawn Metcalf by March 9, 2026. Evaluation will be based on experience, approach, qualifications, work quality, schedule, and overall value.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Experience
- Approach
- Qualifications
- Work quality
- Schedule
- Overall value
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Recommended salary structure
- Updated job descriptions
- Multi-year implementation plan
- Staff training
- Council presentation
- Submit to
- Electronic submissions only to [email protected]
- Scope location
- Oskaloosa, IA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Oskaloosa?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 9, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: Electronic submissions only to [email protected]. For questions, contact Shawn Metcalf.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Oskaloosa in IA, 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 Shawn Metcalf. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Recommended salary structure, Updated job descriptions, Multi-year implementation plan, Staff training, Council presentation. 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, approach, qualifications, work quality, schedule, overall value" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Oskaloosa?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Oskaloosa are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Oskaloosa 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 Oskaloosa for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Oskaloosa, IA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.