Oakland extends three executive recruiting contracts through August 2027

Oakland approved amended extensions for three executive-recruiting firms through Aug. 31, 2027, while Human Resources prepares a new competitive solicitation. Ralph Andersen & Associates will receive $75,000 in added contract capacity, raising its limit to $325,000. The Hawkins Company and CPS HR Consulting will be extended without additional funding. The Finance and Management Committee approved the amended recommendation 3-1, with Charlene Wang, Rowena Brown and Zac Unger voting yes and Janani Ramachandran voting no.

Subject: Executive Recruitment Agreement Amendment From: Human Resources Management Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution: (A) Authorizing The City Administrator To Amend The Professional Services Agreements With (1) Ralph Andersen & Associates To Extend The Agreement Term Through August 31, 2027, And Increase The Not-To-Exceed Amount By Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00), From Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) To Four Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($450,000.00); (2) The Hawkins Company To Extend The Agreement Term Through August 31, 2027, And Increase The Not-To-Exceed Amount By One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00), From Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) To Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000.00); And (3) Cooperative Personnel Services, D.B.A. CPS HR Consulting To Extend The Agreement Term Through August 31, 2027; And (B) Waiving The Competitive Request For Proposal/Qualifications (RFP/Q) And The Local/Small Local Business Enterprise Program Requirement

Nov 10, 202627-0167: Subject: Executive Recruitment Agreement Amendment From: Human Resources Management Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution: (A) Authorizing The City Administrator To Amend The Professional Services Agreements With (1) Ralph Andersen & Associates To Extend The Agreement Term Through August 31, 2027, And Increase The Not-To-Exceed Amount By Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00), From Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00) To Four Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($4Source documentPDF 1PDF 2PDF 3