Town of Putney Wage/Salary Survey and Compensation Study RFP - 2026
Town of PutneyCity · Putney, VT- Due
- Sep 18, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 20, 2026
The 30-second brief
The Town of Putney, VT seeks proposals from qualified consulting firms to conduct a comprehensive wage and salary survey and overall compensation system study. The scope includes reviewing current job descriptions and compensation systems, surveying external regional labor markets for public and private sector jobs, analyzing salary and benefits for the 2027 fiscal year, and providing recommendations for a classification system or compensation structure. The consultant will deliver a final compensation study and proposed salary structure, with optional pricing for annual market analysis updates and future job description grading. Proposals are due by September 18, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. ET, submitted via email to [email protected] or via US Mail to Town of Putney Town Hall, P.O. Box 233, 127 Main Street, Putney, VT 05346. Evaluation criteria include understanding of the engagement, relevant firm and team experience, flexibility to customize services, and associated costs. Submissions must include team resumes and municipal or government references.
Review current job descriptions and compensation system, Conduct survey of external regional labor markets for public and private sector jobs, Make recommendations for classification system or compensation structure, Provide final compensation study and proposed salary structure, Provide optional proposal for annual review and update of market analysis, Provide pricing for future individual job description grading on an as-needed basis
Respondent’s understanding of the engagement, previous relevant experience of the respondent firm and individuals, firm’s ability and flexibility to customize services, associated costs
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Summary
The Town of Putney, VT seeks proposals from qualified consulting firms to conduct a comprehensive wage and salary survey and overall compensation system study.
The scope includes reviewing current job descriptions and compensation systems, surveying external regional labor markets for public and private sector jobs, analyzing salary and benefits for the 2027 fiscal year, and providing recommendations for a classification system or compensation structure. The consultant will deliver a final compensation study and proposed salary structure, with optional pricing for annual market analysis updates and future job description grading. Proposals are due by September 18, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. ET, submitted via email to [email protected] or via US Mail to Town of Putney Town Hall, P.O. Box 233, 127 Main Street, Putney, VT 05346. Evaluation criteria include understanding of the engagement, relevant firm and team experience, flexibility to customize services, and associated costs. Submissions must include team resumes and municipal or government references.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Respondent’s understanding of the engagement
- Previous relevant experience of the respondent firm and individuals
- Firm’s ability and flexibility to customize services
- Associated costs
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Review current job descriptions and compensation system, Conduct survey of external regional labor markets for public and private sector jobs, Make recommendations for classification system or compensation structure, Provide final compensation study and proposed salary structure, Provide optional proposal for annual review and update of market analysis, Provide pricing for future individual job description grading on an as-needed basis
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
resumes of the members of the team, references from other municipalities or government agencies
- Submit to
- [email protected] or The Town Manager’s Office, Town of Putney Town Hall, P.O. Box 233, 127 Main Street, Putney, VT 05346
- Scope location
- Putney, VT
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Town of Putney?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 18, 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] or The Town Manager’s Office, Town of Putney Town Hall, P.O. Box 233, 127 Main Street, Putney, VT 05346.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Town of Putney in VT, 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.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Review current job descriptions and compensation system, Conduct survey of external regional labor markets for public and private sector jobs, Make recommendations for classification system or compensation structure, Provide final compensation study and proposed salary structure, Provide optional pr. 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: "Respondent’s understanding of the engagement, previous relevant experience of the respondent firm and individuals, firm’s ability and flexibility to customize services, associated costs" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Town of Putney?
All active and historical solicitations from Town of Putney are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Town of Putney 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. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: resumes of the members of the team, references from other municipalities or government agencies. Review the full document from Town of Putney for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Putney, VT. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.