Executive Director Search and Recruitment Services

The Detroit Public Library is seeking an executive search firm to recruit and support the selection of its Executive Director, including candidate outreach, screening, reference checks, and selection assistance.

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RFP-TL-2183
Dec 11, 2026 07:00 PM
Nov 05, 2026 05:20 PM
6 months base + 1 × 9 months option
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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tlove@detroitpubliclibrary.org
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Description

The Detroit Public Library seeks a qualified executive search firm to manage the recruitment of an Executive Director. Services include developing the position profile and recruitment strategy; advertising and targeted candidate outreach; screening and assessing applicants; presenting a shortlist; coordinating interviews; conducting finalist reference checks and credential verification; and supporting final selection and appointment. The firm must provide progress reports and maintain candidate confidentiality. The technical proposal must address the firm's experience, project team, comparable searches, recruitment resources, work plan, and methodology. A separate price proposal must itemize professional fees, recruitment and advertising expenses, travel and reimbursable costs, optional services, any replacement guarantee, and total proposed cost. The anticipated search process is four to six months; the contract is expected to last six to nine months from execution.

Classification Codes
NAICS561312Executive Search Services
PSCV251Civilian Personnel Recruitment
Smart Codes
executive search servicesexecutive recruitmentcandidate screening and assessment
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Nov 5, 2026-RFP Issued
Nov 18, 2026 06:00 PM-Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting (required)
Meeting ID: 211 579 765 072 396 4; passcode: RQ99u7Ti. RSVP by email to tlove@detroitpubliclibrary.org by November 17, 2026, at 16:00 EST.
Nov 25, 2026 09:00 PM-Vendor Questions Due
Dec 1, 2026-Tentative Responses to Questions
Dec 11, 2026 07:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Dec 11, 2026 07:05 PM-Public Bid Opening (optional)
Meeting ID: 258 337 291 035 403 0; passcode: gg26n37f.
Requirements
Required
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employers' Liability — $500,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 5 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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