RFP #2026-022 Compensation Study

Location:	North Carolina
Posted:	Nov 17, 2025
Due:	Dec 8, 2025
Agency:	Rowan County
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	B - Special Studies and Analyses - Not R&D
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

FOR

ROWAN COUNTY

Compensation Study for

County Departments

# 2026-022

ROWAN COUNTY

130 West Innes Street

Salisbury, NC 28144

704-216-8178

jody.farrow-bennett@rowancountync.gov

Date Issued: Sunday, November 16, 2025

Date Due: Monday, December 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM

Administered By: Jody Farrow-Bennett, Purchasing Director

Rowan County#2026-022

Date Due: Monday, December 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Request for Proposals

Compensation Study

COMPENSATION STUDY

Rowan County is seeking proposals to conduct a comprehensive compensation study for positions across all County

departments, with the exception of Public Services, which includes the Sheriff’s Office, Emergency Services, and Animal

Services. All proposals submitted must meet or exceed the time frame and the product/service specifications as outlined

in this Request for Proposals (RFP).

Proposals for the Rowan County Compensation Study will be accepted until Monday, December 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM

ET at the Rowan County Purchasing Department, 130 West Innes Street, Suite 31, Salisbury, North Carolina 28144.

Request documents may be obtained from the County website at:

https://www.rowancountync.gov/675/Purchasing

Submission of any proposal signifies the Contractor’s agreement that their proposal and the content thereof, are valid

for ninety (90) calendar days following the submission deadline and will become part of the contract that is negotiated

between Rowan County and the successful Contractor. All prices submitted with the proposal shall remain in effect for

the ninety (90) day period.

Insurance requirements are listed in the document and will be required only from the awarded respondent before

entering into contract with Rowan County.

Once the RFP is public all questions related to the RFP shall be directed to the Purchasing Director. Any contact related

to the RFP with County Staff and/or Board of Commissioners will be prohibited and cause for rejection.

Contracts funded with federal grant funds must be procured in a manner that conforms with all applicable Federal laws,

policies, and standards.

Rowan County reserves the right to award and/or reject any and/or all proposals and waive any technicalities or

irregularities. For complete details, consult the consult the RFP.

This is the 16th day of November 2025.

Rowan County

By: Jody Farrow-Bennett

Rowan County Director of Purchasing & Contract Administration

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Date Due: Monday, December 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET

Contents

Request for Proposals

Compensation Study

1. Section 1: Introduction & General Instructions .................................................................................................... 4

1.1. Intent of Request for Proposals .................................................................................................. 4

1.2. Important Dates ......................................................................................................................... 4

2. Section 2: Proposal Submission ........................................................................................................................... 4

2.1. Submission of Proposals ............................................................................................................. 4

2.2. Request for Clarification ............................................................................................................. 4

2.3. Errors and Omissions.................................................................................................................. 5

2.4. Signed Proposal Considered an Offer.......................................................................................... 5

2.5. Insurance Coverage .................................................................................................................... 5

2.6. Conflict of Interest...................................................................................................................... 6

3. Section 3: Evaluation of Proposals ....................................................................................................................... 6

3.1. Award Criteria ............................................................................................................................ 6

3.2. Liquidated Damages ................................................................................................................... 6

3.3. Pricing ........................................................................................................................................ 6

3.4. Required Information ................................................................................................................. 6

4. Section 4: Agreement & General Conditions ........................................................................................................ 7

4.1. Timeline to Execute Contract...................................................................................................... 7

4.2. Availability of Funds ................................................................................................................... 7

4.3. Non-Discrimination .................................................................................................................... 7

4.4. Collusive Bidding ........................................................................................................................ 7

4.5. General Indemnity...................................................................................................................... 7

4.6. Assignment ................................................................................................................................ 7

4.7. References ................................................................................................................................. 8

4.8. Termination................................................................................................................................ 8

5. Section 5: Scope of Work..................................................................................................................................... 9

5.1. Departments .............................................................................................................................. 9

5.2. General Requirements...............................................................................................................16

6. Section 6: Respondent Information Sheet...........................................................................................................17

7. Section 7: Proposal Response Form ....................................................................................................................18

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Request for Proposals

Date Due: Monday, December 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET

Compensation Study

1. Section 1: Introduction & General Instructions

1.1. Intent of Request for Proposals

The purpose and intent of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to contract for thorough assessment of the

placement of positions on appropriate pay grades within the County Salary Schedule. This shall include positions

in all County Departments with the exception of the Sheriff’s Office, Emergency Services, and Animal Services.

The following documents make up this Request for Proposals:

a. This Document

b. Scope of Work

c. Respondent Information Sheet

d. Proposal Response Form

1.2. Important Dates

1.2.1. Issue Date:

1.2.2. Deadline for written questions:

1.2.3. Deadline for Submitting Proposals:

Sunday, November 16, 2025

Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 5:00 PM ET

Monday, December 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET

2. Section 2: Proposal Submission

2.1. Submission of Proposals

Proposals must be submitted using the Proposal Response Form included with the specifications and enclosed

in a sealed envelope. Each respondent must provide:

• One (1) hard copy of the complete proposal

• One (1) electronic copy in PDF format, created using software such as Adobe, CutePDF, or PDF Writer, to

ensure compliance with ADA public information standards.

Delivery Instructions:

• Electronic submissions:

jody.farrow-bennett@rowancountync.gov

• Paper submissions (mail or hand-delivery):

Rowan County Purchasing Department

Attn: Jody Farrow-Bennett, Purchasing Director

130 West Innes Street, Suite 31

Salisbury, NC 28144

The package shall be sealed and plainly marked “RFP 2026-022 Compensation Study.”

Respondents MUST submit one original sealed proposal.

No responsibility shall be attached to Rowan County (the County) for the premature opening of any proposal not

properly addressed or identified.

This will be a public proposal opening. Once proposal is awarded all respondents will receive notification.

Sealed Proposals are due on Monday, December 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET; opening will be held in the J. Newton

Cohen, Sr. Administration Building at 130 West Innes Street, Conference Room 101, Salisbury, North Carolina.

Failure to submit a Proposal by this deadline will disqualify the respondent from consideration in this project.

2.2. Request for Clarification

The County will not be bound by or be responsible for any interpretations or conclusions drawn from this RFP.

All questions or requests for clarification or additional information must be submitted in writing no later than

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Request for Proposals

Date Due: Monday, December 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET

Compensation Study

5:00 pm on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. These written questions or requests must be submitted to Jody

Farrow-Bennett, Purchasing Director, by mail or e-mail. Any questions the County feels are pertinent to all

interested respondents will be delivered to all participants as an addendum to this RFP. All addendums will be

posted on the County website https://www.rowancountync.gov/675/Purchasing and it is the responsibility of

the participants to check for any addendums. The addenda for clarification will be posted by 5pm Monday,

December 1, 2025.

In addition, the County assumes no responsibility for conclusions or interpretations derived from technical and

background information presented in this RFP or otherwise distributed or made available during this

procurement process. The County will not be bound by or be responsible for any explanation, interpretation, or

conclusions of this RFP or any documents provided by the County, other than those given in writing by the

County, through the issuance of an addenda. It is the full responsibility of the participants to thoroughly

investigate the needs/requirements of the County not necessarily assumed in this RFP.

2.3. Errors and Omissions

The respondents shall not take advantage of any errors or omissions in this RFP and shall promptly notify the

County of any omissions or errors found in this document.

2.4. Signed Proposal Considered an Offer

Receipt of a signed proposal shall be considered an offer on the part of the respondent. The terms, conditions,

and specifications of this RFP will become part of the contract if the proposal shall be deemed approved and

accepted by the County. In the event of a default on the part of the respondent after acceptance by the County,

the County may take such action as it deems appropriate, including legal action for damages or specific

performance.

2.5. Insurance Coverage

The respondent shall not commence work under this contract until all insurance required under this section has

been obtained. The respondent shall not allow any subcontractor to commence on work that has been

subcontracted until similar insurance has been obtained by the subcontractor. Also, the respondent agrees that

once awarded and during the term of this contract, the respondent, at their sole cost and expense, shall provide

commercial insurance of such type and with such terms and limits as may be reasonably associated with the

contract. At a minimum, the respondent shall provide and maintain the following coverage and limits:

2.5.1.WORKER’S COMPENSATION

Worker’s compensation insurance as required by North Carolina law to cover all the Provider’s employees

engaged in any work under the Agreement. Workers’ Compensation in the minimum amount of $500,000

employer’s liability. A Certificate of Insurance shall be issued confirming the above coverage. The

Certificate must include a clause obligating the Insurer to give thirty (30) days prior notice in the event of

cancellation of or major change in the insurance.

2.5.2.COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL LIABILITY

The Contractor shall maintain Comprehensive General Liability coverage in amounts not less than $500,000

per occurrence / $1,000,000 aggregate. This Certificate must also include a clause obligating the insurer to give

thirty (30) days prior notice in the event of cancellation of or major change in the insurance and name the

County as an additional insured.

This coverage must include:

1. Blanket contractual coverage for the liability assumed by the Contractor under the indemnity provision of

the contract involved. Such Certificate must specifically state that the contractor is insured, and it must be

signed by the insurance company, not the agent or broker.

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