Compensation and Classification Study

Greenwood County (owner) invites proposals for qualified individuals or companies to conduct a county-wide Employee Compensation and Classification Study for approximately 157 job descriptions. Also included in the compensation survey will be updating the current pay grade scale in Greenwood County's format, by grade to include classes and salary range. Separate grades are required for Department Heads.

The purpose of this study is to:

1. Attract and retain qualified employees.
2. Ensure positions performing similar work with essentially the same level of complexity, responsibility, knowledge, skills and abilities are classified together.
3. Provide salaries commensurate with the assigned duties.
4. Clearly outline promotional opportunities and provide recognizable compensation growth.
5. Provide justifiable pay differential between individual classes.
6. Maintain a competitive position with both comparable government entities and private employers within the same geographical area.

Accurate, defensible market data is critical to ensure the resulting classification and compensation plan is competitive, equitable, and aligned with current labor market conditions.

All work will be done with the regular involvement of the Human Resources Director, the Human Resources Generalist, and the County Manager, as needed. Department heads and key personnel will be involved as necessary. Regular presentations and meetings with these individuals or groups incorporating their input into the process are required. A presentation to County Council upon completion is also expected.

Background

The last compensation study for Greenwood County started in the fall of 2023 and ended in the spring of 2024. Changes due to this compensation study were implemented the summer of 2024.

Project Details

• Reference ID: 2026-RFP-012
• Department: Human Resources
• Department Head: Rhonda McAllister (HR Director)

Important Dates

• Questions Due: 2026-05-14T18:00:00.000Z
• Answers Posted By: 2026-05-21T18:00:00.000Z

Evaluation Criteria

• Quality, Accuracy, and Presentation of Proposal (20 pts)
• Experience and Qualifications of Firm and Key Staff (20 pts)
• References and Past Performance (15 pts)
• Cost of Services (25 pts)
• Organizational Capacity and Financial Stability (20 pts)

Submission Requirements

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  • No person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefit of, or otherwise discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, or gender in connection with any RFQ submitted to Greenwood County or the performance of any agreement resulting there from.
  • That it is and shall be the policy of this Company to provide equal opportunity to all businesspersons seeking to contract or otherwise interested in contracting with this Company, including those companies owned and controlled by racial minorities, cultural minorities, and women;
  • In connection herewith, we acknowledge and warrant that this Company has been made aware of, understands and agrees to take affirmative action to provide such companies with the maximum practicable opportunities to do business with this Company.
  • That the promises of non-discrimination as made and set forth herein shall be and are hereby deemed to be made as part of and incorporated by reference into any agreement or portion thereof which this company may hereafter obtain and;
  • That the failure of this Company to satisfactorily discharge any of the promises of non-discrimination as made and set forth herein shall constitute a material breach of agreement entitling the Greenwood County to declare the agreement in default and to exercise any and all applicable rights and remedies, including, but not limited to, cancellation of the agreement, termination of the agreement, suspension and debarment from future contracting opportunities, and withholding and or forfeiture of compensation due and owing on an agreement. 
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