City of San Fernando Executive Recruitment Services for Police Chief RFP 2026
City of San FernandoCity · San Fernando, CA- Due
- Sep 10, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 4, 2026
- Primary contact
- Sergio Ibarra
- (818) 898-1239
The 30-second brief
The City of San Fernando is soliciting proposals from qualified consultants specializing in public sector and public safety leadership placements to assist with the executive recruitment process for the City's next Chief of Police. The selected firm will manage a full-service recruitment effort including project planning, multilingual community and stakeholder engagement, position profile and brochure development, national outreach and advertising, candidate screening, and selection process support. The firm must have experience in conducting multilingual community-oriented processes. Proposals are due by 5:00 p.m. PST on September 10, 2026, via email to the City Clerk. A tentative schedule includes a proposal review period from September 22-25, 2026, and City Council action for approval on October 5, 2026.
PDF proposal, Proposal Summary, Profile of Proposing Firm, Qualifications of the Firm, Work Plan, Proposed Staffing, Proposal Costs Sheet and Rates
Completeness and Comprehensiveness, Responsiveness to City issues, Potential to benefit the City, Experience of the firm, Cost effectiveness, Quality of proposed staff
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Summary
The City of San Fernando is soliciting proposals from qualified consultants specializing in public sector and public safety leadership placements to assist with the executive recruitment process for the City's next Chief of Police.
The selected firm will manage a full-service recruitment effort including project planning, multilingual community and stakeholder engagement, position profile and brochure development, national outreach and advertising, candidate screening, and selection process support. The firm must have experience in conducting multilingual community-oriented processes. Proposals are due by 5:00 p.m. PST on September 10, 2026, via email to the City Clerk. A tentative schedule includes a proposal review period from September 22-25, 2026, and City Council action for approval on October 5, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Completeness and Comprehensiveness
- Responsiveness to City issues
- Potential to benefit the City
- Experience of the firm
- Cost effectiveness
- Quality of proposed staff
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- PDF proposal
- Proposal Summary
- Profile of Proposing Firm
- Qualifications of the Firm
- Work Plan
- Proposed Staffing
- Proposal Costs Sheet and Rates
REQUIRED STAFFING
Key team members, attorney team
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- San Fernando, CA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of San Fernando?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 10, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Sergio Ibarra.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of San Fernando in CA, 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 Sergio Ibarra at (818) 898-1239. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What staffing is required for this project?
This solicitation outlines specific staffing requirements. The required roles include: Key team members, attorney team. Proposers should demonstrate relevant qualifications and experience for each required role.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: PDF proposal, Proposal Summary, Profile of Proposing Firm, Qualifications of the Firm, Work Plan, Proposed Staffing, Proposal Costs Sheet and Rates. 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: "Completeness and Comprehensiveness, Responsiveness to City issues, Potential to benefit the City, Experience of the firm, Cost effectiveness, Quality of proposed staff" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of San Fernando?
All active and historical solicitations from City of San Fernando are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of San Fernando 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. Additionally, proposals should address staffing requirements as outlined in the solicitation. Review the full document from City of San Fernando for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: San Fernando, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.