SLED Opportunity · TEXAS · DALLAS FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
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Dallas Fort Worth International Airport requests quotes from executive search firms for recruiting an Assistant Vice President of Total Rewards. The contract term is 12-18 months, focusing on compensation strategy, benefits, and HR analytics leadership.
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (“the Airport”) seeks to engage a highly qualified executive search firm to lead the recruitment of an Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Total Rewards. This position is a key strategic leadership role responsible for the Airport’s compensation strategy, benefits programs, HR analytics, and total rewards governance – directly impacting organizational competitiveness, workforce retention, and long term talent planning.The executive search firm must demonstrate deep experience placing senior leaders in Total Rewards, Compensation, Benefits, and broader HR Centers of Excellence within large, complex organizations. The contract term is 12-18months. The SBE Goal for this contract is 0%. QUOTES must be submitted through dfwairport.bonfirehub.com and WILL NOT be accepted via email or mail. Quotes will be accepted until 2:00 pm (Central Time) on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Responses must be received by the above stated date and time. This solicitation is being conducted in accordance with Texas Local Government Code Title 8, Subtitle A, Chapter 252.
| Status | Event Name | Location | Description | Dates | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Questions Due Date | Online Portal | The Q and A Period for this Opportunity is Ongoing | Never | N/A |
| Ongoing | Open Date | Online Portal | Posting date for the Opportunity | Jun 17th 2026, 1:00 PM CDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Close Date | Online Portal | Deadline for Submissions | Jun 24th 2026, 2:00 PM CDT | N/A |
Note: Template files for the items below (BidTables, Questionnaires) are available in the Attachments section of this opportunity.
| Name | Type | # Files | Requirement | Instructions | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I acknowledge that I have read all the requirements of the Scope of Work and our proposal meets, at least, the minimum requirement. | Data Type: Yes/No | N/A | Required | ||
| I acknowledge that I have completed Bonfire BidTable (BT-08PZ): Term 12-18 Months | Data Type: Yes/No | N/A | Required | ||
| I acknowledge that I have read and completed the Pricing Sheet - Executive Placement Services and used the amount from cell B14 to complete Bid Table BT-08PZ. | Data Type: Yes/No | N/A | Required | ||
| I acknowledge that my firm specializes in executive‑level search, specifically at the AVP level and above. | Data Type: Yes/No | N/A | Required | ||
| I acknowledge that I have a proven record of successful placements in Human Resources roles, including at least six HR hires within the past six months, with at least one of those hires specifically in the Total Rewards discipline. | Data Type: Yes/No | N/A | Required | ||
| I acknowledge that I have a proven track record of successful placements at a base salary level of $160,000 or higher, not inclusive of any incentive compensation. | Data Type: Yes/No | N/A | Required | ||
| I acknowledge that I am willing to conduct a comprehensive and targeted search within the Dallas–Fort Worth region, while also considering qualified candidates who may require relocation. | Data Type: Yes/No | N/A | Required | ||
| I acknowledge that I am willing to accept payment for services in three segments: a portion upon commencement of the search, a portion upon presentation of qualified candidates for interview, and the final portion upon successful placement. | Data Type: Yes/No | N/A | Required | ||
| I acknowledge and affirm that our firm is fully committed to vetting all candidates for culture fit, demonstrated skills, and future stretch potential. I further acknowledge I will ensure each candidate is evaluated holistically and aligned with DFW’s leadership expectations, organizational values, and long‑term strategic needs. | Data Type: Yes/No | N/A | Required | ||
| I acknowledge that my firm is willing to provide a placement guarantee of at least twelve (12) months for the selected candidate. | Data Type: Yes/No | N/A | Required |
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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