This contract is a university‑level consulting engagement to conduct a comprehensive, third‑party assessment of Wayne State University’s Human Resources function. The scope includes reviewing HR structure, policies, technology, service delivery, and culture, then delivering a detailed report with recommendations, a transformation roadmap, and a communications plan. The effort is fixed‑price, runs from early January to early May 2024, and may be extended for up to two additional one‑year terms. The award went to Accenture, LLP after an open competitive bidding process.
• Core work: independent HR audit, analysis, and future‑state recommendations.
• Deliverables: final assessment report, roadmap, communication plan, and optional sample management reports.
• Timeline: proposal due Nov 17 2023; work performed Jan 8 – May 1 2024; optional extensions thereafter.