| Location: | Texas |
|---|---|
| Posted: | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Due: | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Agency: | City of Austin |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
| Category: |
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| Solicitation No: | RFP 5800 SLW3032 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
| Type: |
Request For Proposals (RFP) |
| Status: | Open |
| Solicitation Number: | RFP 5800 SLW3032 |
| Description: | Executive Recruitment and Specialized Recruitment Services |
| Summary: | The Contract will provide recruitment consulting firms to be utilized by the Austin Human Resources talent acquisition team for City executive recruitments. |
| Authorized Contact Names: | |
|
Solicitation Specific
Questions: |
Sandra Wirtanen (512) 9747711 sandy.wirtanen@austintexas.gov |
|
Small Minority Business
Resources Questions: |
Lisa Barney (512) 9748046 smbrcompliancedocuments@austintexas.gov |
| Important Solicitation Dates: | |
|
Solicitation Published: |
08/24/2026 08:07 AM |
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Response Due: |
Prior to 09/24/2026, 02:00 PM |
| Special Notes: |
None Available |
| File Description | Type | Date | |
| Price Sheet - Complete and return | xlsx | 08/24/2026 | Download |
| Attachment A - Industries/Focus Area Examples and Submittals - Complete and return | 08/24/2026 | Download | |
| Solicitation Package | 08/24/2026 | Download | |
| Offer and Certifications - Complete and return | docx | 08/24/2026 | Download |
| Description | Code |
| CONSULTING SERVICES | 91800 |
| Administrative Consulting | 91806 |
| CONSULTING SERVICES (NOT OTHERWISE CLASSIFIED) | 91832 |
| Human Resources Consulting | 91866 |
| Management Consulting | 91875 |
| Personnel/Employment Consulting | 91885 |
| Employment Agency and Search Firm Services (Includ | 96130 |
| Description | Category | Code |
| Personnel/Employment Consulting | Non-professional | 91885 |
CITY OF AUSTIN
ATTACHMENT A - INDUSTRIES/FOCUS AREA EXAMPLES AND
SUBMITTALS
EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT AND SPECIALIZED RECRUITMENT
SERVICES SOLICITATION NUMBER: RFP 5800 SLW3032
Aviation, Transportation, and Mobility - Examples include:
* Aviation, including Airport Management, Airfield Operations, FAA Compliance
* Transportation, including Transportation Engineering
* Transit and Mobility Technology, including Smart Signals, Micromobility, Transit Data
* Fleet Electrification and EV Infrastructure Specialists
Engineering, Infrastructure, and Environmental Systems - Examples include:
* Civil, Structural, Municipal, and Environmental Engineering
* Water Science, Hydrogeology, Floodplain Management
* Water Treatment and Utility Operations
* Waste and Recycling / Zero Waste Management
* Arborists and Urban Forestry
* Building Official Services
Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance - Examples include:
* Municipal Attorneys, Public Law, Environmental Law
* Public Utility Regulatory Affairs
* Public Sector Insurance, Risk, Benefits, and Compliance
* Community Court Services
Health, Safety, and Medical Services - Examples include:
* Public Health, including Physicians and Mental Health Directors
* Public Safety Medical Directors for EMS, Fire, Law Enforcement
* Disaster and Emergency Management
* Public Safety Leadership, including Police, Fire, EMS
Science, Technology, and Digital Innovation - Examples include:
* Forensics, including Crime Labs, Latent Print, DNA Analysis
* Digital Services / Civic Technology
* Information Technology
* Data Science
* Utility Cybersecurity
CITY OF AUSTIN
ATTACHMENT A - INDUSTRIES/FOCUS AREA EXAMPLES
EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT AND SPECIALIZED RECRUITMENT SERVICES
SOLICITATION NUMBER: RFP 5800 SLW3032
Community and Economic Development - Examples include:
* Conventions, Event, and Venue Management
* Permitting, Development, Compliance, and Regulatory Services
* Economic Development
* Housing and Community Services
* Land Use and Urban Planning
Support Services - Examples include:
* Homelessness Strategy and Operations
* Parks, Recreation, and Community Amenities
* Public Health and Community Wellness
* Library and Educational Services
* Human Resources
* Finance
* Facilities Management
City Management - Examples include:
* City Manager
* Assistant City Manager
* Government Relations
Utility Operations (Expanded Focus Areas) - Examples include:
* Electric Utility Operations, including Generation, Transmission, Distribution
* Water Distribution and Collection Systems
* Watershed Stormwater Operations and Drainage Systems
| Industry | Yes | No | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviation, Transportation, and Mobility | ||||||||
| Engineering, Infrastructure, and Environmental Systems | ||||||||
| Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance | ||||||||
| Health, Safety, and Medical Services | ||||||||
| Science, Technology, and Digital Innovation | ||||||||
| Community and Economic Development | ||||||||
| Support Services | ||||||||
| City Management | ||||||||
| Utility Operations |
CITY OF AUSTIN
ATTACHMENT A - INDUSTRIES/FOCUS AREA EXAMPLES
EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT AND SPECIALIZED RECRUITMENT SERVICES
SOLICITATION NUMBER: RFP 5800 SLW3032
Please complete the following information and include it with your Offer Submittal. Identify the
industries in which your firm is submitting experience of successful recruitments. Your firm will be
considered for award for the industries marked as "Yes". These are detailed above.
Industry Yes No
Aviation, Transportation, and Mobility
Engineering, Infrastructure, and Environmental Systems
Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance
Health, Safety, and Medical Services
Science, Technology, and Digital Innovation
Community and Economic Development
Support Services
City Management
Utility Operations

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