Classification and Compensation Study

The Town of Cary is seeking consulting firms to conduct a comprehensive classification and compensation study covering its job classifications, salary structures, market competitiveness, equity, and implementation options.

Town of Cary > Human Resources


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354-HR27-11
Sep 30, 2026 12:00 PM
Sep 03, 2026 01:22 PM
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
caryclasspay@carync.gov
316 North Academy Street, Cary, NC, USA
Submission Instructions
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Description

The Town of Cary is seeking one or more consulting firms to evaluate and recommend improvements to its classification and compensation systems for approximately 1,352 full-time regular positions across 480 job classes. The work includes reviewing job classifications and Fair Labor Standards Act exemption status; analyzing salary structures, pay ranges, market competitiveness, employee pay, internal equity, and pay compression; and conducting a custom salary survey using benchmark classifications across major job families. The selected consultant must develop classification and compensation plans, revised job classifications and descriptions, career pathways, salary schedules and pay grades, employee placement recommendations, and multiple implementation options with estimated costs, timelines, financial impacts, communications, and employee-engagement strategies. Proposals are limited to 20 pages and must include a cover letter, corporate experience and references, financial information, proposed team and resumes, project approach and schedule, and cost information, including the provided cost and reference forms. The consultant must also provide one year of post-completion support at no additional cost.

Classification Codes
NAICS541612Human Resources Consulting Services
PSCR431SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: HUMAN RESOURCES
Smart Codes
compensation consultingjob classification consultingsalary survey services
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Sep 3, 2026-RFP Advertisement Date
Sep 11, 2026-Written Questions Due
Sep 21, 2026-Cary Responses to Questions
Sep 30, 2026-Proposal Due Date
Oct 14, 2026-Interviews (optional)
Interviews may occur on one or more dates between October 14 and October 16, 2026; format and location are not specified.
Oct 30, 2026-Tentative Selection Announcement
Requirements
Required
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 5 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Documents
TitleDate Posted
354-HR27-11 Classification and Compensation Study.pdfSep 03, 2026 12:56 PM
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