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Human Resources Strategic Planning and Research Analysis Consulting Services

Overview


Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing
Newport News, Virginia, United StatesPosted: September 16, 2026Deadline: October 6, 2026

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SUMMARY


The City seeks a consulting firm to support HR strategy, workforce development, executive assessments, recruitment processes, and organizational effectiveness initiatives. Services include interview design, credential verification, leadership development plans, assessments, and related communications.

KEY REQUIREMENTS


BUDGET

Estimate

$200,000

CONTRACT DURATION


60 months

TIMELINE


Release Project Date: September 15th, 2026

Question Submission Deadline: September 22nd, 2026, 2:00pm

Proposal Submission Deadline: October 6th, 2026, 2:00pm

QUESTION DEADLINE


September 22, 2026

CONTACTS


Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

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Issuing Agency


City Of Newport News

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DESCRIPTION


The vendor will provide human resources strategic planning and research analysis consulting services to support recruitment, workforce development, organizational effectiveness, and related HR functions that advance the effectiveness of City operations. Services will include expert and research-based advice on HR strategy, workforce development, organizational design, process improvement, compliance, operational excellence, and leadership development.

The selected consultant will coordinate with the City to create and conduct an interview process, develop objective and job-related interview questions for finalists, and verify candidates’ educational backgrounds, licenses, and required credentials. The engagement will also include organizational assessments, analyses, reviews, pre- and post-assessment surveys, talent assessments, workflows, job designs, and other related plans.

The vendor will develop individualized development plans for executive leaders based on assessments of their skills and effectiveness in their current roles. The consultant will also provide plain-language marketing and communication materials promoting program availability in print and electronic formats. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted no later than September 22, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions


When is the submission deadline?
Submissions are due October 6, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 22, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?
Settle estimates the budget at $200,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?
It was issued by City Of Newport News. The work is located in Newport News, Virginia, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
  • Human resources consulting firm with expertise in strategic planning and organizational effectiveness
  • Demonstrated experience in workforce development, executive assessment, recruitment, and interview design
  • Consultants capable of providing research-based advice on HR strategy, organizational design, and process improvement
  • Experience developing leadership development plans, talent assessments, workflows, and job designs
  • Strong capabilities in compliance-oriented HR consulting and plain-language communications

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