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Notice is hereby given that the City of Great Bend, Kansas (the “City”), is soliciting proposals from qualified consulting firms to conduct a comprehensive Compensation Study. The results of the study will serve as the basis for updating the City’s existing classification and compensation system introduced following the last study in 2018. The City seeks to ensure equity, competitiveness, and alignment with current organizational needs and labor market trends. The City will accept proposals until February 20, 2026. Previous experience with public sector agencies is required.
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| 1/28/2026 12:00 AM
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| 2/20/2026 12:00 PM
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| Sealed Enveloped clearly labeled “Proposal for Compensation Study
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Randy Keasling
rkeasling@greatbendks.gov
620-793-4111
City of Great Bend
1209 Williams
Great Bend, KS 6753
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| To qualify for consideration, responders must demonstrate appropriate technical skills, sufficient financial and human resources, and a proven record of success with projects of similar scope and complexity.
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Proposals must include the following:
1. Organization Overview
Provide a brief history of your organization, including years in business, staff size, areas of expertise, and client types. Highlight your experience with on-site consulting services.
2. Key Personnel
List the individuals who would work with the City on an ongoing basis, including their professional qualifications and relevant experience.
3. Approach to Services
Describe your methodology for delivering the services outlined in this RFP. Include a detailed cost proposal with a “not to exceed” amount.
4. Relevant Experience
Share examples of work products related to the scope of services, demonstrating your expertise and capabilities.
5. Communication
Detail your employee communication capabilities and provide sample materials to
illustrate how you engage effectively.
6. Reference and Client Lists
Provide contact information for three governmental and three client references comparable to the City in terms of employee population and job scope. Additionally, include a comprehensive list of clients by name, city, and state.
7. Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest Disclosure
Include a confidentiality statement of City data and a disclosure of any conflicts of interest with City staff or officials.
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Deliverables
a. Updated existing classification and compensation plan.
b. Recommendations for implementation and maintaining the proposed system.
c. Tools for ongoing internal equity and market competitiveness monitoring.
d. Training for HR staff to manage the system.
e. A post-implementation support plan.
f. Communication materials for stakeholder updates.Additional Requirements
1. Insurance and Indemnification
2. Consultants must provide proof of professional liability insurance and include an
indemnification clause protecting the City against liabilities arising from the study.
3. Addenda Acknowledgement
4. Proposers must acknowledge receipt of all addenda issued during the RFP process.
5. Penalty for Late Delivery
6. The City reserves the right to impose penalties for delays in delivering the final report as agreed upon in the contract.
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