Police Department Compensation and Staffing Study

The City of Independence, Missouri is requesting proposals from qualified consulting firms to conduct a comprehensive compensation and staffing analysis for its Police Department. The study will evaluate current salary structures, benefits, staffing levels, and future workforce needs, and will provide recommendations to improve recruitment, retention, and overall fiscal efficiency. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the publicpurchase.com portal by the stated deadline; paper, fax, or email submissions are not accepted. All required documents must be electronically “accepted” with an electronic signature before pricing can be entered. • Scope: Review of police department compensation packages, benefits, and staffing models. • Deliverables: Detailed report with data analysis, benchmarking against comparable agencies, and actionable recommendations. • Timeline: Work to be completed after award; exact schedule to be defined in contract. • Budget: Not disclosed; bidders must provide a cost proposal. • Submission: Online only, through the city’s procurement portal by Oct 9, 2026 6:00 PM EDT. • Mandatory documents: Several PDFs (study description, anti‑discrimination affidavits, immigration affidavit, response instructions) must be accepted before pricing.