23-0045 Executive Recruitments (Avondale COOP)

The City of Avondale has entered into a Professional Services Agreement with Ralph Andersen & Associates to provide executive recruitment services for the position of City Manager. The contract has a term of one year, with the option to renew for up to four successive one-year terms. The scope of work includes developing a recruitment strategy, creating announcement and recruitment materials, and conducting a national search to attract a diverse pool of qualified candidates. The contract also includes a placement guarantee, where the consultant will repeat the search at no charge if the selected candidate leaves within the first year. The total contract value is $48,000. • The contract includes a detailed scope of work, outlining the responsibilities of both the City and the consultant. • The consultant is required to provide a comprehensive recruitment plan, including a timeline and a strategy for targeting a diverse pool of candidates. • The City has the option to terminate the contract at any time, with or without cause. • The consultant is required to maintain certain insurance coverages, including commercial general liability and workers' compensation insurance. • The contract includes a guarantee, where the consultant will repeat the search at no charge if the selected candidate leaves within the first year.