PUR 27-010 CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION STUDY FOR CITY-WIDE ENGINEER CLASSIFICATIONS

Location:	California
Posted:	Aug 31, 2026
Due:	Sep 8, 2026
Agency:	City of Stockton
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	C - Architect and Engineering Services - Construction
Solicitation No:	PUR 27-010
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General Information
Due Date:	September 8, 2026
Opening Time:	4:00 pm (PST)
Published Date:	August 31, 2026
Last Updated:	August 31, 2026
Bid Orientation:	Informal Request for Proposal
Solicitation Number:	PUR 27-010
Description:	Classification and Compensation Study for City-Wide Engineer Classification
Notice of Intent to Award:	To Be Determined
Award Date:	To Be Determined
Solicitation Stage:	Solicitation Stage

Procurement Contact
Name:	Role:	Phone Number:	Email:
Andrelyn Petate	Human Resources Analyst	(209) 937 - 7570	andrelyn.petate@stocktonca.gov
Andrielyn Gladney	Procurement Specialist	(209) 937- 8357	stocktonbids@stocktonca.gov

Specifications
Document:	Informal Request for Proposals

Exhibits: Plans, Attachments, Agendas, Insurance Requirements, and Sample Contracts
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Addendum and Statement Clarifications
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HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

501 W. Weber Ave, Building 1, 4th Floor, Stockton, CA

95203

209-937-8233

www.stocktonca.gov

INFORMAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (IRFP) FOR

CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION

STUDY FOR CITY-WIDE ENGINEER CLASSIFICATIONS

HUMAN RESOURCES

IRFP CLOSES 4:00 PM, September 8, 2026

Date of Release:

Deadline:

Contacts:

Monday, August 31, 2026

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Andrelyn Petate, Human Resources

Department

Andrelyn.petate@stocktonca.gov

(209) 937-7570

City of Stockton, Procurement Division

stocktonbids@stocktonca.gov

(209) 937-8357

INFORMAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (IRFP)

City of Stockton is seeking, via an informal request process, proposals for the

classification and compensation study for City-wide Engineer classifications.

Proposals will be reviewed, and specifications may be amended to meet City goals.

INTRODUCTION

The City of Stockton (“City”) is seeking proposals from qualified firms or consultants to

conduct a comprehensive classification and compensation study of the City’s

Engineering classifications. The selected Proponent shall evaluate the classifications,

job duties, internal equity, and external market competitiveness and provide

recommendations that support a fair, competitive, and sustainable Engineering

classification and compensation structure.

The selected Proponent will work jointly with the Human Resources department and

subject matter experts (SMEs), who will review the classification and compensation

study for Engineering classifications.

IRFP DEADLINE

Proposals must be received no later than 4:00PM PST on September 8, 2026.

Proposals received after this date will not be considered for review. The proposal must

be signed by a person legally authorized to bind the Proponent to a contract should

the proposal be qualified and certified for contract and execution of work. All proposals

must be submitted in PDF form to Andrelyn.petate@stocktonca.gov.

PURPOSE OF IRFP

The purpose of this IRFP is to obtain qualified consulting services to conduct a

comprehensive classification and compensation study of the City of Stockton’s

Engineering classifications. The study will evaluate the City’s current classification

structure, job duties and responsibilities, internal relationships, and external market

competitiveness to ensure classifications and compensation are appropriately aligned

with the work performed and the City’s current and future workforce needs. The study

will result in data-driven recommendations that promote internal equity, external

competitiveness, effective recruitment and retention, and a sustainable Engineering

classification and compensation structure.

SEE EXHIBIT A FOR THE COMPLETE SCOPE OF SERVICES.

EXHIBIT A

SCOPE OF SERVICES

The selected proponent shall provide comprehensive classification and compensation

consulting services to evaluate the City’s current classification structure, job duties,

internal salary relationships, and external market competitiveness; recommend

appropriate classification and compensation structures; and develop updated,

equitable, competitive, and sustainable classification and compensation

recommendations for the positions under review.

The following is a list of requirements and deliverables:

1. Research and recommend survey parameters including survey agencies,

survey classifications and data elements to be collected and analyzed.

2. Collect and analyze salary and benefit data, ensuring quality control and data

integrity.

3. Complete an internal salary relationship analysis, including recommendations

for internal equity.

4. Develop externally competitive and internally equitable salary

recommendations for each classification.

5. Perform detailed job analysis of each position.

6. Identification and verification of ADA essential job functions for each

classification.

7. Development of a classification structure for the positions under review that

reflects the City's current and future human resources needs.

8. Allocation of each position being studied to the appropriate classification based

on the duties being performed1 level of responsibility exercised, and

knowledge, skills and abilities required.

9. Review and modification of class specifications to ensure they are up to date,

accurate, and include appropriate job definitions, distinguishing characteristics,

and duty statements and a qualifications section that addresses minimum

qualifying level knowledge, skills and abilities for each of the classifications as

well as ADA-compliant language.

10. Allocation of each position to the appropriate classification based on the duties

and responsibilities being performed.

11. A review process that will permit each employee to review the draft

classification recommendations and to submit concerns directly to the

consultant.

PROPOSAL CONTENT

Proposal Guidelines, Content and Format: The City of Stockton uses a qualifications-

based selection process in obtaining these services. In order for the City to properly

evaluate the Proponents’ qualifications to perform this work, the proposals shall

include, as a minimum, the following information:

A. Evidence of the Proponent’s ability to be responsive to this project

regarding timeliness and expertise, including availability of staff

proposed to be assigned.

B. The Proponents are encouraged to expand on the Scope of Services

(Exhibit A) to demonstrate their expertise. Evaluation of the proposals

will be based on qualifications, the experience of staff proposed to be

assigned to the project, references and thoroughness of the proponent’s

response to the Scope of Services.

C. Such additional information that the Proponent may feel would be

pertinent to assist the City of Stockton in making its final decision.

D. Please email your proposal to andrelyn.petate@stocktonca.gov with the

subject of email titled “Classification and Compensation Study for

City-wide Engineer Classifications” Proposals must be received at this

email address no later than 4:00PM PST on Tuesday, September 8,

2026. Proposals received after this date will not be considered for review.

The proposal must be signed by a person legally authorized to bind the

Proponent to a contract should the Proposal be qualified and certified

for contract and execution of work.

The IRFP must include the following:

1. Cover Letter: Submit a letter on your company letterhead addressing the

proposal and format. The letter should be signed by an officer of the firm

authorized to bind the firm to all comments made in the proposal, and shall

include the name, address, phone number and e-mail address of the person(s)

to contact who will be authorized to represent your firm.

2. Work Plan/Timeline: Provide a work plan that incorporates the scope of

services outlined above. The work plan should generally identify the

expected duration of each task and reflect associated personnel and other

resources required for all tasks to be performed. This should include a

schedule for all deliverables. On-site and off-site time should be separately

stated. There should be a clear explanation of consultant’s and City

responsibilities.

3. Project Fees and Fee Schedule: Provide a comprehensive budget and fee

schedule. This fee schedule should include costs for all services required

in this IRFP.

4. Insurance & Contract Requirements: Provide a statement that you have

reviewed and agree to the insurance requirements specified in Exhibit B

and the terms and conditions specified in Exhibit C. Provide a sample

completed Insurance Certificate according to terms as identified in Exhibit

B to show you are able to provide insurance if awarded this contract. Final

insurance certificates must be provided before contract can be approved.

INDEMNITY AND HOLD HARMLESS

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall hold harmless, defend and

indemnify City of Stockton and its officers, officials, employees and volunteers from

and against any and all liability, loss, damage, expense, costs (including without

limitation costs and fees of litigation) of every nature arising out of or in connection

with Contractor’s performance of work hereunder or its failure to comply with any of

its obligations contained in this agreement, except such loss or damage which was

caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City of Stockton. This

obligation is independent of, and shall not in any way be limited by, the minimum

insurance obligations contained in this agreement. These obligations shall survive the

completion or termination of this agreement.

SELECTION AND AWARD

Award will be made based on the most advantageous proposals to the City with the

proper credentials and best experience/professional standards. The City reserves the

right to select the successful proponent and negotiate terms of a contract with the

proponent whose proposal is most responsive to the needs of the City. Further, the

City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, or alternate proposals, or waive

any informality in the proposal as is in the City’s best interest. Staff will determine how

well the IRFP meets the needs of the City in terms of suitability of services, experience,

and cost will not be the primary factor. Proposals are subject to final negotiation. If no

proposals are accepted, the City reserves the right to cancel this IRFP and release a

new IRFP.

TERM

The City and Proponent will sign an agreement for one (1) year for the services noted

in this IRFP.

QUESTIONS AND ADDENDA

Questions regarding this IRFP are to be directed by email to Andrelyn Petate no later

than Thursday, September 4, 2026 by 2:00 PM. Material changes, if any, to the scope

of services or proposal procedures will be transmitted by email.

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

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