Active SLED Opportunity · COLORADO · FOOTHILLS REGIONAL HOUSING
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Foothills Regional Housing seeks qualifications for a comprehensive 2026 compensation study to evaluate pay structure, benchmark positions, and support recruitment and retention. The RFQ closes April 24, 2026, with electronic or physical bid submissions accepted.
FRH is seeking to conduct a comprehensive compensation study to evaluate its current pay structure, ensure alignment with relevant labor markets, and support the organization’s ability to recruit, retain, and fairly compensate employees. **Solicitation Type**: RFQ - Request for Qualifications (Formal) **Source ID**: PU.AG.USA.1134913.C15000276 **Piggyback Contract**: No **Question Acceptance Deadline**: 04/08/2026 07:00 PM EDT **Questions are submitted online**: Yes **Bid Submission Type**: Electronic or Physical Bid Submission **Solicitation Number**: 0401-201 **Reference Number**: 0000419034 **Pricing**: Lump sum **Bid Documents List**: | Item Name | Description | Mandatory | Limited to 1 file | |---|---|---|---| | Bid Documents | Documents defining the proposal | No | No | **Questions and Answers**: - Q1 Arrow Right Question: General Questions 1. How many formal presentations are expected to be part of this study and to which stakeholder group(s)? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 04/02/2026 06:34 PM EDT 04/07/2026 04:15 PM EDT - Q2 Arrow Right Question: General Questions 2. What are the desired references for this project and how many are required? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 04/02/2026 06:34 PM EDT 04/07/2026 04:15 PM EDT - Q3 Arrow Right Question: General Questions 3. Is the agency willing to consider all work being conducted virtually (through web and teleconference and sharing of electronic files using a secure platform provided by us)? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 04/02/2026 06:35 PM EDT 04/07/2026 04:15 PM EDT - Q4 Arrow Right Question: General Questions 4. The Personal Services Agreement specifies a project completion date of June 26, 2026, which represents approximately six weeks from the anticipated contract execution. A compensation study of this scope — encompassing benchmarking of approximately 68 positions, external market analysis across public sector and cross-industry sources, internal equity analysis, pay structure review, and a final report with cost impact modeling — is typically completed in approximately four to five months. Is FRH open to receiving proposals that include an alternative project timeline? If so, would FRH consider adjusting the completion date in the Personal Services Agreement to accommodate an alternate project schedule? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 04/02/2026 06:35 PM EDT 04/07/2026 04:15 PM EDT - Q5 Arrow Right Question: General Questions 5. Are any of the positions included in the study covered by unions or collective bargaining agreements, and if so, by how many separate CBAs? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 04/02/2026 06:35 PM EDT 04/07/2026 04:15 PM EDT - Q6 Arrow Right Question: General Questions 6. Will we be required to participate in any meet-and-confer meetings? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 04/02/2026 06:36 PM EDT 04/07/2026 04:15 PM EDT - Q7 Arrow Right Question: Compensation-specific 7. Will this study include base salary (salary only) or total compensation (salary and benefits)? Total compensation analysis can take 4-12 weeks longer depending on the number of employee groups and complexity of benefits to be collected. Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 04/02/2026 06:37 PM EDT 04/07/2026 04:15 PM EDT - Q8 Arrow Right Question: Compensation-specific 8. How many benchmark positions are expected to be part of the study? (We recommend benchmarking approximately 60% of the total positions under study) Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 04/02/2026 06:37 PM EDT 04/07/2026 04:15 PM EDT - Q9 Arrow Right Question: Compensation-specific 9. Have the benchmark positions already been selected, or would the agency like us to provide recommendations? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 04/02/2026 06:37 PM EDT 04/07/2026 04:15 PM EDT - Q10 Arrow Right Question: Compensation-specific 10. Does the agency have a list of preferred comparable labor market agencies or housing authorities? If so, please provide. If not, how many comparators does the agency wish to utilize in this study? (We recommend 8-10 comparable agencies) Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 04/02/2026 06:38 PM EDT 04/07/2026 04:15 PM EDT - Q11 Arrow Right Question: Compensation-specific 11. The scope of work calls for public sector comparators as the primary reference point and cross-industry data as a secondary source where relevant to specific roles. To ensure our approach reflects FRH's expectations, we have the following questions: (1) Does FRH have specific positions or job categories in mind for which cross-industry market data should be included — for example, IT, finance, legal, or HR roles? Or would you prefer we identify and recommend which positions warrant cross-industry benchmarking? (2) Does FRH have preferred compensation survey sources for either the public sector or cross-industry analysis, or are we expected to recommend and procure appropriate survey data? (3) How does FRH envision the two markets being presented in the final report — for example, as separate market references with a blended recommendation, or with one market as the primary basis for each position? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 04/02/2026 06:38 PM EDT 04/07/2026 04:15 PM EDT - Q13 Arrow Right Question: Compensation-specific 13. Is the internal equity analysis to be conducted at the individual employee level in addition to the classification level? If so, how many total employees are covered under the scope of this study? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 04/02/2026 06:39 PM EDT 04/07/2026 04:15 PM EDT - Q14 Arrow Right Question: Compensation-specific 14. Are maintenance training sessions, materials, or consulting hours needed at the conclusion of this study? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 04/02/2026 06:39 PM EDT 04/07/2026 04:15 PM EDT - Q15 Arrow Right Question: Compensation-specific 15. Does the agency have documentation on its current compensation philosophy, such as a compensation policy or short description? Will the agency please share a copy of the current pay plan and the organizational chart for positions included in the study? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 04/02/2026 06:39 PM EDT 04/07/2026 04:15 PM EDT - Q16 Arrow Right Question: Compensation-specific 16. When was the last time the agency conducted a formal compensation study? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 04/02/2026 06:40 PM EDT 04/07/2026 04:15 PM EDT - Q17 Arrow Right Question: Compensation-specific 17. Is a compensation policy review or development part of this study? Answer: Answered in Addendum 1 04/02/2026 06:40 PM EDT 04/07/2026 04:15 PM EDT
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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