Compensation and Classification Study

The City of DeSoto is seeking a human resources consultant to conduct a comprehensive compensation and classification study, including market benchmarking, job description updates, staffing analysis, and recommendations for compensation structures and implementation.

City of DeSoto > Financial Services Department


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RFP-2027-006
Dec 10, 2026 10:00 PM
Nov 10, 2026 04:09 PM
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
cmitchell@desototexas.gov
+19722309685
211 East Pleasant Run Road, Desoto, TX, USA
Submission Instructions
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City of DeSoto Financial Services Department (Purchasing Office), Attn: Connor Mitchell, Purchasing Manager, 211 E. Pleasant Run Road, DeSoto, Texas 75115
Description

The City of DeSoto seeks a consultant to conduct a comprehensive compensation and classification study for its workforce. The work includes validating job content through questionnaires and interviews; reviewing and updating job descriptions; evaluating pay structures, benefits, staffing levels, organizational structure, and performance evaluation tools; and benchmarking compensation against comparable municipalities. The consultant must obtain City approval of the comparator criteria and survey panel before collecting market data. Deliverables include recommendations for classification and merit systems, staffing and organizational changes, training needs, and a five-year staffing and compensation outlook, along with a written report and implementation strategies. The proposal must include a project approach and schedule, references, and a detailed cost proposal. Responses are required as sealed physical submissions, with one original, three hard copies, and one USB drive containing the proposal documents in PDF format.

Classification Codes
NAICS541612Human Resources Consulting Services
PSCR431SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: HUMAN RESOURCES
Smart Codes
compensation consultingjob classification studyhuman resources consulting
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Nov 10, 2026-RFP Release Date
Nov 18, 2026 05:00 PM-Pre-Submittal Conference (optional)
Virtual via Microsoft Teams; meeting link is identified in the solicitation as “City of DeSoto Pre-Submittal Conference | Meeting - Join | Microsoft Teams.” Dial-in: +1 469-965-2602; Meeting ID: 241 786 124 458 417 9.
Dec 04, 2026 11:00 PM-Questions Deadline
Dec 10, 2026 10:00 PM-Proposal Submission Deadline
Requirements
Required
  • Workers' compensation and employers' liability
  • Commercial general liability — general aggregate — $2,000,000.00
  • Commercial general liability — each occurrence — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial automobile liability — $1,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 5 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Documents
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SolicitationNov 10, 2026 10:04 AM
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