Executive Search Services for Police Chief

The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking a qualified consulting firm to provide full‑service executive search assistance for the appointment of a new Police Chief. The consultant will be responsible for developing a search strategy, identifying and vetting qualified candidates, coordinating interviews, and presenting a shortlist to the City Manager’s Office. All proposals must be submitted electronically through the City’s E‑Procurement portal by the deadline, and the City will evaluate and award the contract shortly after the opening date. • Scope: design and manage the entire recruitment process for the Police Chief position • Deliverables: search plan, candidate outreach, screening reports, interview logistics, final recommendation report • Submission: electronic only via Euna Procurement (IonWave); no hard‑copy or fax accepted • Deadline: 3:00 PM CDT, 28 Sept 2026; questions due by 3:00 PM CDT, 21 Sept 2026 • Evaluation: proposals opened 28 Sept 2026, award to be announced thereafter • Contract terms: compliance with ADA, Iowa Open Records, and standard City procurement clauses; no subcontracting without approval