Active SLED Opportunity · COLORADO · TOWN OF PAONIA
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The Town of Paonia, Colorado seeks proposals from executive search firms for recruiting a Town Administrator. This RFP evaluates qualifications, price, and service capabilities. Proposals must be emailed by July 31, 2026, noon MT.
The Town of Paonia, Colorado (Town) is accepting proposals from executive firms (firms) experienced in Municipal Government recruitment to provide search services for the position of Town Administrator. This request is intended to gather multiple proposals to evaluate which firm best fits the needs of the Town, Mayor, Board of Trustees, and community in the hiring of a Town Administrator. THIS RFP IS NOT A COMPETITIVE BID BASED ON PRICE ONLY. The RFP allows the Town to select a service provider that best meets the needs of the Town, taking into consideration proper qualifications, price, products, and service capabilities, history of recruiting successful candidates and other factors relevant to the Town’s policies, programs, administrative resources, and budget. Prospective Bidders are requested to submit proposals clearly marked "RFP 2026-03 Executive Search Services for the Position of Town Administrator" with the vendor's name and address on the front. Only emailed PDF proposals sent to: Paonia@TownofPaonia.com and cc'd to: SamiraV@TownofPaonia.com, will be acccepted on or before 12:00 P.M. (Noon) on July 31, 2026. Proposals sent through bidnetdirect.com will not be considered unless they are also emailed to the addresses above. This RFP will be advertised on https://www.bidnetdirect.com/ Any modifications to this RFP or addenda pertaining to this RFP will be published on the above-mentioned web site, and all proposers are responsible for periodically checking this website for relevant updates prior to the submittal of a proposal. **Solicitation Type**: RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal) **Source ID**: PU.AG.USA.2493035.C14768776 **Piggyback Contract**: No **Question Acceptance Deadline**: 07/20/2026 02:00 PM EDT **Questions are submitted online**: No **Bid Submission Type**: Electronic Bid Submission **Additional Bidding Instructions**: Prospective Bidders are requested to submit proposals clearly marked "RFP 2026-03 Executive Search Services for the Position of Town Administrator with the vendor's name and address on the front. Proposals must be submitted by email to: Paonia@TownofPaonia.com AND cc'd to: SamiraV@TownofPaonia.com Deadline: 12:00 P.M. (Noon), Friday, July 31, 2026 (MT) Proposals sent through bidnetdirect.com will not be considered unless they are also emailed to the addresses above. Mailed or hand-delivered proposals wil not be accepted. Proposals received after the deadline will be rejected. The Town will not be bound by, nor responsible for, any explanations or interpretations of this RFQ other than those provided in writing. No oral interpretations will be made to any consultant. Any questions or requests for clarification must be submitted via email to Paonia@TownofPaonia.com, and cc’d to StefenW@TownofPaonia.com. The Town reserves the right to request additional information or clarifications from proposers, and to allow corrections of errors or omissions. Submission of a proposal indicates acceptance by the proposer of all conditions contained in this RFP. **Owner Organization**: Town of Paonia **Solicitation Number**: 2026-03 **Reference Number**: 0000427341 **Pricing**: Lump sum **Bid Documents List**: | Item Name | Description | Mandatory | Limited to 1 file | |---|---|---|---| | Bid Documents | Documents defining the proposal | No | No |
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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