RFQ769-26-04172026 Supplemental Comprehensive Recruitment Services

The University of North Texas System (UNTS), together with the Illinois Public Higher Education Cooperative (IPHEC), is seeking to expand its pool of qualified recruitment firms for three targeted categories: executive & senior‑leadership search, faculty & academic hiring, and healthcare/clinical recruitment. This is a supplemental, qualifications‑based RFQ that does not create a purchase commitment; selected firms will be placed on a qualified vendor pool and may be engaged on an as‑needed basis through informal mini‑bids, direct selections, or best‑fit determinations. The contract will be for an initial three‑year term with two optional one‑year renewals, and pricing must be firm for the contract duration. • Targeted service categories: (A) Executive & senior‑leadership searches, (B) Faculty & academic hires, (C) Healthcare & clinical staff recruitment. • No guaranteed volume or budget; work will be ordered ad‑hoc by UNTS or its member institutions. • Vendors must submit a ≤25‑page narrative, fee structure, methodology, key personnel resumes, and evidence of HUB compliance; proposals are submitted electronically via SciQuest/E‑PRO. • The award will be based on best‑value criteria including experience, past UNTS relationships, HUB utilization, and price. Successful firms may also be eligible for cooperative use through Edge Public, extending the market to other public entities.