When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 29, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 15, 2026.

It was issued by City Of Concord. The work is located in Concord, New Hampshire, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Executive search firm with extensive experience recruiting municipal and public-sector executives. Demonstrated expertise in city manager and local government leadership searches. Strong stakeholder-engagement capabilities with councils, staff, and community members. Proven inclusive recruitment, diverse candidate outreach, and targeted advertising strategies. Established processes for screening, finalist assessment, background checks, and executive placement.

City Manager Search Executive Recruitment Services (Due October 29, 2026)

Overview

Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing

Concord, New Hampshire, United StatesPosted: October 3, 2026Deadline: October 29, 2026

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SUMMARY

Concord seeks an executive recruitment firm to lead the search for its next City Manager. Services include candidate-profile development, inclusive outreach, screening, finalist interviews, background checks, offer support, records maintenance, and a warranty.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a qualified private firm
Must be lawfully engaged in providing executive recruitment services in the State of New Hampshire
Must submit two paper copies and one electronic copy of the proposal
Must submit a separate sealed fee proposal
Must provide five references of chairs of past search committees of comparable communities conducted within the last 3 years
Must provide proof of insurance meeting minimum levels of coverage
Must be able to provide a warranty for reinitiating search activities if the placement is unsuccessful within one year
Must not use AI to generate submission materials

TIMELINE

Issue RFP: October 2nd, 2026

Questions Due: October 15th, 2026

Responses Issued: October 22nd, 2026

Proposals Due: October 29th, 2026

Search Firm Interviews: Week of November 9th, 2026

Selection of Search Firm: Week of November 16th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 15, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

City Of Concord

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DESCRIPTION

The City of Concord, New Hampshire, seeks an executive search firm to assist with all aspects of recruiting its next City Manager. The selected firm will develop a comprehensive recruitment schedule covering preparation of recruitment materials, candidate screening, interviews, conditional offers, background checks, and related activities.

The firm will work with the City Council, municipal staff, and community members to develop a candidate profile addressing the City's specific issues and opportunities, preferred education and experience, and the management skills and style appropriate for the position. Services will also include input on the City Manager job description, an inclusive advertising and candidate-attraction plan using print, web, social media, and targeted outreach, and strategies to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Additional responsibilities include preliminary screening, recommending a shortlist, facilitating finalist interviews, conducting background checks, supporting the offer process, maintaining records, and providing a warranty.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 29, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 15, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City Of Concord. The work is located in Concord, New Hampshire, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Executive search firm with extensive experience recruiting municipal and public-sector executives
Demonstrated expertise in city manager and local government leadership searches
Strong stakeholder-engagement capabilities with councils, staff, and community members
Proven inclusive recruitment, diverse candidate outreach, and targeted advertising strategies
Established processes for screening, finalist assessment, background checks, and executive placement

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