RFP Executive Search Services - 2025 Division Chiefs for the Wayne State University School of Medicine

This solicitation seeks a full‑service executive search firm to locate and hire two Division Chiefs for Wayne State University School of Medicine—one in Gastroenterology and one in General Medicine. The contractor must design and execute the entire search process, from job description development through candidate presentation, and must demonstrate experience with senior‑level academic searches, provide lead‑consultant credentials, client references, and a detailed fee schedule covering successful placements, failed searches, and early departures. The award was made to Kaye Bassman, though no contact details are supplied. The RFP was issued on October 30 2025 with proposals due by November 7 2025, 2 p.m. EST. The university is an equal‑opportunity employer and expects a nationally‑capable search firm. • Scope: Full executive‑search services for two senior medical academic positions. • Deliverables: Search plan, lead‑consultant résumé, references, fee schedule, and compliance with diversity/equal‑opportunity policies. • Timeline: RFP release Oct 30 2025; proposal deadline Nov 7 2025. • Award: Contract awarded to Kaye Bassman (vendor details not disclosed).