RFP 2025-16 Executive Recruitment

This contract secures executive‑level recruitment services for Covered California’s senior leadership positions. The contractor will develop recruitment strategies, source and assess candidates, manage interview processes, and provide hiring recommendations while adhering to diversity, equity, and inclusion requirements. The agreement is a three‑year (potentially four‑year) firm‑fixed‑price contract valued up to $600 k, with a single award to CPS HR Consulting. The procurement was conducted through an open competitive RFP (RFP 2025‑16) released April 3 2026, with proposals due April 15 2026 and an intent‑to‑award notice issued May 8 2026. Preference points are available for small‑business and DVBE firms, but the award was made to a non‑preference vendor. • Scope: Executive‑level recruitment for positions such as CIO, CMO, General Counsel, etc. • Contract term: May 4 2026 – May 3 2029, with one optional one‑year extension. • Maximum contract value: $600,000; cost proposals based on per‑recruitment pricing. • Awarded to: CPS HR Consulting (Sacramento, CA). • Procurement method: Full and open competition with a five‑day protest period.