(1) Vendor needs to provide cloud–based Applicant Tracking System (ATS) that may be deployed either as a stand–alone platform or as an ATS that encompasses candidate relationship management (CRM) capabilities– Improve sourcing and search functionality, increase efficiency of candidate status tracking and onboarding management, enable talent pools with targeted communications (email/SMS), centralize job advertising (including one–click posting to Indeed and ZipRecruiter), and present all applications in a single dashboard for recruiters and hiring managers. • Cloud–based SaaS solution hosted by the vendor, offering 24/7 availability excluding scheduled maintenance; mobile–responsive and compatible with modern browsers. • Available as a stand–alone ATS or as an ATS with built–in CRM capabilities. If the CRM is a separate module, it must be natively integrated including a single sign–on and a unified candidate record. • Integration with Skyward HR/Finance for seamless transfer of requisition, candidate, and employee data. • Scalability to support seasonal peaks without performance degradation • Functional Requirements– Sourcing, Search & Applicant Database • Advanced candidate search functionality, including full–text and Boolean search, as well as filters for skills/certifications/licenses, location, experience; support saved searches. • Unified candidate database consolidating applicants from all job postings and submission sources to enable full talent pool visibility.– Talent Pools & CRM Engagement • Segmented talent pools (e.g., by role/skill/certification/region of county) to support pipeline development– Job Advertising & Distribution • One–click posting to District career site and external job boards. • Centralized dashboard displaying applicants from all posting sources– Candidate Review & Tracking • Provide end–to–end tracking of candidate progress across all recruitment stages, from initial application through final hiring decision; automated notifications when an application is completed; ability to see whether required forms or messages have been opened. • Ability to categorize and filter applicants based on predefined criteria– Workflows, Collaboration, & Automation • Configurable workflows by job family and applicable union or contract requirements (e.g., internal posting windows). • Automated email–based reference checks with required email address fields. (2) All the questions must be submitted no later than February 16, 2026