Clatsop County Executive Recruitment Services - County Manager Search RFP 2026
Clatsop CountyCounty · Astoria, OR- Due
- Nov 8, 2026
- 3 days left
- Posted
- Oct 19, 2026
- Primary contact
- Rebecca Cameron
The 30-second brief
Clatsop County seeks qualified executive search and recruitment firms to provide nationwide executive recruitment, candidate assessment, and selection services for the position of County Manager. The selected consultant will partner with the Board of County Commissioners and Human Resource Director to manage the full recruitment lifecycle, stakeholder engagement, salary survey and market analysis, background checks, and transition support. Proposals are due by November 8, 2026, and must comply with Oregon Veterans' Preference statutes and public records laws. Evaluation criteria include firm qualifications, search strategy, lead consultant experience, past performance, and cost.
Executive recruitment services, County manager recruitment brochure and candidate profile, Recruitment timeline, Salary survey and market analysis, Semi-finalist pool, Finalist interview panels, Background checks
Firm Qualifications and Executive Search Experience in County/Local Government (25%), Proposed Search Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, and Oregon Statutory Compliance (25%), Qualifications and Direct Experience of Assigned Lead Consultant (20%), Past Performance and Client References (15%), Cost of Proposal and Overall Value (15%)
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Summary
Clatsop County seeks qualified executive search and recruitment firms to provide nationwide executive recruitment, candidate assessment, and selection services for the position of County Manager.
The selected consultant will partner with the Board of County Commissioners and Human Resource Director to manage the full recruitment lifecycle, stakeholder engagement, salary survey and market analysis, background checks, and transition support. Proposals are due by November 8, 2026, and must comply with Oregon Veterans' Preference statutes and public records laws. Evaluation criteria include firm qualifications, search strategy, lead consultant experience, past performance, and cost.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- Executive recruitment services
- County manager recruitment brochure and candidate profile
- Recruitment timeline
- Salary survey and market analysis
- Semi-finalist pool
- Finalist interview panels
- Background checks
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Transmittal letter
- Firm profile and qualifications
- Assigned project team resumes
- Relevant experience and client references
- Methodology and work plan
- Cost proposal
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Astoria, OR
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Clatsop County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 8, 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: [email protected]. For questions, contact Rebecca Cameron.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Clatsop County 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 Rebecca Cameron. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Executive recruitment services, County manager recruitment brochure and candidate profile, Recruitment timeline, Salary survey and market analysis, Semi-finalist pool, Finalist interview panels, Background checks. 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: "Firm Qualifications and Executive Search Experience in County/Local Government (25%), Proposed Search Strategy, Stakeholder Engagement, and Oregon Statutory Compliance (25%), Qualifications and Direct..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Clatsop County?
All active and historical solicitations from Clatsop County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Clatsop County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 8, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
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: Transmittal letter, firm profile and qualifications, assigned project team resumes, relevant experience and client references, methodology and work plan, cost proposal. Review the full document from Clatsop County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Astoria, OR. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.