The objective of this RFP is to solicit competitive proposals from qualified executive search firms for City Manager. The following items serve as the Scope of Work for the professional services contract and the successful consulting firm will be expected to: 1. Meet with the City Council to review, refine, and finalize the candidate profile and list of priorities for the new city manager. The City has prepared a draft content for the profile, draft brochure, and advertising which will serve as the foundation for this discussion. 2. Finalize recruitment brochure and advertising materials based on City provided draft content, develop and execute digital advertising strategy including online professional platforms, social media recruitment campaigns, conduct proactive outreach to qualified candidates, and coordinate with the City on posting to City website and LinkedIn account. 3. Develop and administer a comprehensive search for qualified candidates, with emphasis on the Bay Area and California, while remaining open to exceptional candidates nationwide who demonstrate familiarity with or commitment to the region. 4. Take receipt of all resumes and other applicable documents from candidates. 5. Conduct in-depth reviews of candidates’ credentials, select the most qualified candidates for City Council review; provide written report identifying the most qualified candidates, from which Council will select the finalists for interviews. 6. Advise the City Council on interview strategies and techniques, develop customized interview questions specifically tailored to the City of Saratoga's unique community characteristics, priorities, and values. 7. Coordinate all interview logistics including scheduling, panel composition, candidate travel arrangement, and facilitate first and final round interviews with Council and candidates.
