Executive Recruitment Firm for DCHA Executive Director

Background
The District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) is committed to enhancing the quality of life in Washington, D.C. by providing and managing affordable housing. DCHA operates over 8,300 public housing units and contracts for more than 14,000 private units through its Housing Choice Voucher Program. The agency is undergoing significant changes following a HUD assessment and has published a Recovery Plan to improve its operations.

DCHA seeks to hire a new Executive Director who can lead these initiatives, including the completion of the Recovery Plan and the implementation of a bond financing program. The contract for this recruitment service is anticipated to last one year, with potential extensions.

Work Details
The selected Executive Recruitment Firm will be responsible for conducting a comprehensive search for a new Executive Director for DCHA. Key tasks include:
1) Collaborating with the Search Committee to understand organizational needs;
2) Facilitating focus group meetings with stakeholders;
3) Reviewing and consulting on the position description and qualifications;
4) Developing key competency areas for candidate evaluation;
5) Preparing and placing advertisements for the position;
6) Actively recruiting candidates;
7) Screening resumes and conducting interviews;
8) Performing background checks on top candidates;
9) Assisting in candidate evaluation and selection process;
10) Coordinating weekly updates with the Search Committee.

Period of Performance
The contract will be performed over a period of one year from the date of award, with possible extensions based on need.

Place of Performance
The services will primarily be conducted at DCHA Headquarters located at 300 7th Street, SW, Washington, D.C.

Bidder Requirements
Respondents must have at least three years of experience in executive-level recruitment or consulting services, experience with public housing executive recruitment, be a licensed and insured business entity, and demonstrate capacity to meet insurance requirements as detailed in the solicitation.