Request for Proposal for Professional Consulting Services for Comprehensive Classification & Compensation Work

NOTICE IS HEREBY given that the City of Hayward invites sealed proposals for 26-050 Request for Proposal for Professional Consulting Services for Comprehensive Classification & Compensation Work . Each proposal shall be in accordance with the general provisions for purchase of work and services on file in the office of the HR , 777 B Street , Hayward , CA 94541-5114 . All proposals must be submitted to the City's eProcurement Portal by 4:00 pm on Thursday, June 25, 2026 and clearly identified with RFP title, number, company name and due date. It is the sole responsibility of the proposing firm to ensure that proposals are received prior to the closing time, as late bids will not be accepted and deemed nonresponsive.

The City is governed by a City Council / City Manager form of government. The City Council is made up of six members plus a mayor that serves as the head of the City Council. The City Council appoints a City Manager to oversee the City’s twelve departments.

Background Summary

• Population: 162,954
• Current Number of Employees: 831
• Proposed 2026/2027 Annual City Operating Budget (including General Fund): $539.8 M
• Proposed 2026/2027 Annual General Fund Budget: $248.5 M
• Fiscal Year: July 1 – June 30
• Number of Departments: 14
• Governance Structure: City Council / City Manager
• Utility Customers: 34,240
• MOUs: 9
• Housing Units: 49,000

Additional information regarding the City of Hayward may be obtained at: http://www.hayward-ca.gov

Additional information regarding the City of Hayward, including copies of Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)
may be obtained at: https://www.hayward ‐ca.gov/your‐government/departments/human‐resources/mous