Compensation Study and Pay Plan Services

City issues RFP: March 15th, 2026

Deadline for written questions and clarification requests: April 10th, 2026, 5:00 PM (CST)

City issues written response to questions: April 17th, 2026

Deadline for Proposal Submission: April 30th, 2026, 3:00 PM (CST)

Review & Optional Interviews: May 11th, 2026

Anticipated Award of Contract: May 29th, 2026

The City of Abilene, Texas, is seeking a qualified vendor to conduct a comprehensive compensation study, including the development of a compensation philosophy, as well as open pay and step pay plan services. The selected vendor will evaluate the City's current compensation structure, benchmark it against comparable public sector employers, and ensure internal equity. Additionally, the vendor will provide recommendations for an implementation strategy and timeline to achieve market-competitive salary levels through fiscally responsible and innovative approaches.

The scope of work includes recommending a methodology for establishing market competitiveness, utilizing percentile and average benchmarking. This will involve developing a classification and compensation plan that ensures the City attains a competitive market position. The analysis should incorporate data from comparative cities and counties, and may also include evaluation of private sector data for hard-to-fill or critical positions. The final recommendations should guide the City in implementing sustainable and effective compensation practices.