Key Position Performance Evaluation Consultant

The City of Independence, MO, seeks an independent third‑party consultant to conduct comprehensive, objective annual performance evaluations of four senior municipal officials – the City Manager, City Clerk, Mayor’s Executive Assistant, and Management Analyst. The consultant will design and administer 360‑degree feedback surveys, align evaluation criteria with the City Charter and municipal code, conduct structured interviews, and facilitate debrief sessions with the City Council and Mayor. Deliverables include customized evaluation frameworks, detailed performance reports, executive summary briefings, and individualized development plans. Proposals must be submitted electronically by September 15, 2026; evaluation occurs September 16‑30, with award pending City Council approval for contracts exceeding $100 k. The effort is a one‑year engagement, renewable at the City’s discretion. • Scope: 4 executive performance assessments (annual) • Methodology: 360‑degree surveys, charter/code alignment, interviews, stakeholder consultations • Deliverables: evaluation tools, four detailed reports, briefing sessions, development plans • Timeline: Issue Aug 24 2026 → Proposal due Sep 15 2026 → Evaluation Sep 16‑30 2026 • Budget: Not disclosed; contract likely under/around $100 k (subject to Council approval) • Required qualifications: experience in public‑sector executive evaluation, confidentiality, data‑privacy protocols.