CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY PLAN STUDY

Agency:	City of Kenner
State:	Louisiana
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	541330 - Engineering Services 541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services 541990 - All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Posted Date:	Apr 15, 2026
Due Date:	May 15, 2026
Solicitation No:	RFP 26-6967
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE

CLASSIFICATION AND SALARAY PLAN STUDY

RFP NO. 26-6967

Proposal Receipt Date: 05/15/2026

Proposal Receipt Time: 9:45 A.M. (CST)

City of Kenner

Finance Department

1610 Reverend Richard Wilson Drive, Building D

Kenner, Louisiana 70062

Telephone No.: (504) 468-4049

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part I – Administrative and General Information

1.1 Background ................................................................................................................... 4

1.1.1 Purpose.................................................................................................................4

1.1.2 Goals and Objectives. ....................................................................................... 4-5

1.2 Schedule of Events....................................................................................................... 5

1.3 Proposal Submittal ..................................................................................................... 5-6

1.4 Proposal Response Format......................................................................................... 6-7

1.4.1 Number of Response Copies….............................................................................7

1.4.2 Legibility/Clarity...................................................................................................7

1.5 Confidentiality ........................................................................................................... 7-8

1.6 Proposal Clarifications Prior to Submittal… ................................................................ 8

1.6.1 Pre-proposal Conference.......................................................................................8

1.6.2 Proposer Inquiries ............................................................................................. 8-9

1.7 Proposal Guarantee ....................................................................................................... 9

1.8 Performance Bond… .................................................................................................... 9

1.9 Changes, Addenda, Withdrawals… .............................................................................. 9

1.10 Cost of Offer Preparation….......................................................................................... 9

1.11 Non-negotiable Contract Terms…................................................................................ 9

1.12 Taxes… ....................................................................................................................... 10

1.13 Proposal Validity ......................................................................................................... 10

1.14 Prime Proposer Responsibilities… ............................................................................. 10

1.15 Written or Oral Discussions/Presentations… ............................................................. 10

1.16 Acceptance of Proposal Content ................................................................................. 10

1.17 Contract Negotiations… ........................................................................................ 10-11

1.18 Cancellation of RFP or Rejection of Proposal ............................................................ 11

1.19 Evaluation and Selection............................................................................................. 11

1.20 Award.......................................................................................................................... 11

1.21 Notice of Intent to Award…………………………………………………………………...11

1.22 Insurance Requirements .............................................................................................. 11

1.23 Subcontractor Insurance.............................................................................................. 12

1.24 Indemnification ........................................................................................................... 12

1.25 Fidelity Bond Requirements ....................................................................................... 12

1.26 Payment for Services .................................................................................................. 12

1.27 Termination ................................................................................................................. 12

1.27.1 Termination for Cause......................................................................................12

1.27.2 Termination For Convenience .........................................................................13

1.27.3 Appropriations Dependency ............................................................................13

1.28 Assignment ................................................................................................................. 13

1.29 No Guarantee of Quantities......................................................................................... 13

1.30 Audit of Records ......................................................................................................... 13

1.31 EEOC and ADA Compliance ................................................................................ 13-14

1.32 Record Retention......................................................................................................... 14

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1.33 Record Ownership....................................................................................................... 14

1.34 Content of Contract/Order of Precedence ................................................................... 14

1.35 Contract Changes ........................................................................................................ 14

1.36 Substitution of Personnel ............................................................................................ 14

1.37 Force Majeure ............................................................................................................. 15

1.38 Governing Law ........................................................................................................... 15

1.39 Claims or Controversies.............................................................................................. 15

Part II – Scope of Work / Services

2.1 Scope of Services ........................................................................................................ 15

2.2 Period of Agreement ................................................................................................... 16

2.3 Price Schedule............................................................................................................. 16

2.4 Deliverables ................................................................................................................ 16

2.5 Location ...................................................................................................................... 16

2.6 Proposal Elements....................................................................................................... 16

2.6.1 Financial.............................................................................................................16

2.6.2 Technical...................................................................................................... 16-17

Part III – Evaluation

3.1 Technical Proposal ................................................................................................. 17-18

3.2 Financial Proposal....................................................................................................... 18

Part IV – Attachments……………………………………………………………………..19

A. Insurance ...............................................................................................................20-23

B. Price Schedule…........................................................................................................24

C. Affidavit ..................................................................................................................... 25

D. Corporate Resolution… .............................................................................................26

E. Signature Page. ......................................................................................................... 27

F. Sample Services Agreement… ............................................................................ 28-31

G. Summary of Services needed ..................................................................................... 32

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE

CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY PLAN STUDY

PART I – ADMINISTRATIVE AND GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 Background

The City of Kenner seeks to engage a qualified consulting firm to conduct a comprehensive

classification and salary plan study to evaluate and modernize its current classification and salary

plan structure. This initiative is driven by maintaining a competitive, equitable, and fiscally

responsible workforce that aligns with current trends.

Over time, the needs in the government’s workforce, evolving demands and the labor market shifts

have created the objectives to reassess job classifications, assigned duties, and salary levels. The

current classification and salary plan requires a systematic review to ensure appropriate

classification, offers equity, opportunity for growth, reflect job duties performed and market

competitiveness. Specifically, this study will also evaluate promotional pathways, job series

structures, and consistency in job title conventions while ensuring compliance with applicable civil

service rules, federal and state labor laws, and best practices in the public sector.

1.1.1 Purpose

The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to obtain competitive proposals as allowed by

Louisiana Public Bid and Contract Law from bona fide, qualified proposers interested will conduct

a classification and salary plan study update to ensure that all positions are accurately classified

and compensated in a manner that is equitable, competitive, and aligned with the City’s operational

needs. This study will establish a consistent method for evaluating job duties, maintaining internal

equity, and addressing pay against municipal governments within and surrounding parishes.

Ultimately, it will support competitive recruitment, retention, and city’s budget demands.

1.1.2 Goals and Objectives

The City of Kenner desires to obtain proposals from Firms who are interested in providing the

following services:

• Conduct a comprehensive review of the current classification system, including job descriptions, class

specifications, and organizational structure

• Evaluate the City’s existing compensation plan, including pay ranges, salary structures, and internal

equity

• Perform a market analysis and salary survey using comparable public sector organizations

• Identify and address issues related to:

o Pay compression

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o Pay equity

o Recruitment and retention challenges

• Recommend updates to the classification plan and compensation structure consistent with best practices

• Provide implementation strategies, including cost analysis and phased approaches

• Provide monthly updates on all progress and challenges

The City of Kenner seeks to obtain a written logistics plan specific to the City of Kenner identifying

vendor resources required to provide a timely response in establishing services required by this RFP.

Details of requests for proposal are located in Attachment G.

1.2 Schedule of Events

Event

Advertise RFP and mail public announcements

Deadline for receiving Proposer inquiries

Issue response to Proposer inquiries

Proposal submission deadline

Date

04/15/2026

05/07/2026

05/11/2026

05/15/2026

Note: The City of Kenner reserves the right to amend and/or alter this Calendar of Events

as it deems necessary.

1.3 Proposal Submittal

All proposals shall be received by the City of Kenner Finance Department no later than date

and time shown in the Schedule of Events.

Important: Clearly mark outside of envelope, box or package with the following

information and format:

•

Proposal Name: Conduct a Comprehensive Classification and Salary Plan Study

•

Proposal No.: 26-6967

•

Proposal Receipt Date: 05/15/2026

Proposals will be received at:

City of Kenner Finance Department

1610 Reverend Richard Wilson

Drive Bldg. D, 1st Floor Kenner,

Louisiana 70062

Proposer is solely responsible for ensuring that its courier service provider makes inside deliveries

to our physical location. The City of Kenner Finance Department is not responsible for any delays

caused by the Proposer’s chosen means of proposal delivery.

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This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.

Bid Number:	RFP 26-6967
Bid Title:	CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY PLAN STUDY
Category:	BIDS
Status:	Open

CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY PLAN STUDY

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