Agenda Item Wording:
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Contract award for total compensation and comprehensive classification study - Authorize the City Manager to award the contract to conduct a total compensation and comprehensive classification study to Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc., in the amount of $391,600 and authorize the appropriation of $141,600 from the General Fund.
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Prepared by:
Shonna Oneal, Administrative Services Director, Shonna.Oneal@Visalia.gov, (559)713-4053
Amy Powell, Human Resources Manager, Amy.Powell@Visalia.gov, (559)713-4575
Department Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to award the contract for RFP 23-24-58, Total Compensation and Classification Study to Gallager Benefit Services, Inc. in the amount of $391,600; and
2. Authorize an additional appropriation of $141,600 from the General Fund.
Summary:
City staff issued RFP 23-24-58 to hire a professional consulting firm to conduct a total compensation and comprehensive classification study. These studies will evaluate compensation to determine the City's competitiveness in the marketplace and address changes in the organizational structure, reporting relationships, and staffing which may have affected the type, scope, level, and classification of work being performed by employees. Ultimately, the study will facilitate a plan to address classification issues and improve compensation, which will increase the City's ability to retain a quality labor force.
Project timeline is anticipated to be conducted in two phases. The first phase "total compensation study" will begin March 2026 and be completed by January 2027. The second phase "classification study" is anticipated to begin in June 2027 and be completed by June 2029.
Background Discussion:
The City has historically reviewed, revised, and created job descriptions on an as-needed basis, typically in response to vacancies, operational needs, or changes in organizational structure. However, the Ci...
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