6.A.
City Council Meeting - FINAL
- Meeting Date:
- 02/18/2020
- From:
- Jeanie Gallagher, Human Resources Director
Information
TITLE:
Consideration and Approval of Contract: Consideration of a Contract for Human Resources Advertising Services
STAFF RECOMMENDED ACTION:
- Approve a contract for Human Resources Advertising Services between the City of Flagstaff and Geo & Associates, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $250,000; and
- Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
Executive Summary:
This contract for Human Resources Advertising Services ("Contract") will authorize Geo & Associates, Inc. to market and advertise job openings for each of the departments within the City of Flagstaff.
Geo & Associates, Inc. has been providing recruitment marketing services since 1981 and if the Contract is awarded, will manage the City’s recruitment campaigns to include posting the job ad and placing any media associated with increasing the reach of the job ad. City staff will continue managing the recruitment process.
Geo & Associates, Inc. specializes in government and municipal contracts and are well-versed in supporting the Arizona market with three (3) Arizona offices.
Geo & Associates, Inc. has been providing recruitment marketing services since 1981 and if the Contract is awarded, will manage the City’s recruitment campaigns to include posting the job ad and placing any media associated with increasing the reach of the job ad. City staff will continue managing the recruitment process.
Geo & Associates, Inc. specializes in government and municipal contracts and are well-versed in supporting the Arizona market with three (3) Arizona offices.
Financial Impact:
The total cost of the Contract is dependent on the number of job postings and the media types selected. The FY 2018-2019 total cost was $220,700 with the current vendor. Advertising costs are charged to the divisions posting jobs.
Policy Impact:
No policies are impacted as a result of this Contract.
Connection to Council Goal, Regional Plan, CAAP, and/or Strategic Plan:
“Personnel” Attract and retain quality staff.
Has There Been Previous Council Decision on This:
No.
Options and Alternatives:
If Council does not approve this Contract, the Human Resources Division would need additional financial and staff resources in order to handle the recruitment workload.
- The Council could approve the Contract for Human Resources Advertising Services as recommended; or
- Reject the recommendation and direct staff to re-solicit.
Key Considerations:
The Human Resources Division worked with the Purchasing Division to conduct a formal solicitation for the Contract. The solicitation was an open and fair process which attracted two (2) respondents. After scoring was completed by a diverse panel, GEO & Associates, Inc. had the top score.
Community Involvement:
This will allow multiple avenues for which the City may advertise positions open to offer gainful employment.