Classification and Compensation Study

Background
The City of Tega Cay, located in South Carolina, employs approximately 135 full-time employees and provides a full range of municipal services. The City is seeking to engage a qualified consulting firm to conduct a comprehensive Classification and Compensation Study to evaluate and update its existing classification and compensation system. The goal is to ensure internal equity, external market competitiveness, compliance with applicable laws, and alignment with the current organizational structure.

Work Details
The selected consultant shall perform the following services:

1. Classification Review:
a. Review and validate all existing job descriptions;
b. Conduct job analysis through interviews, questionnaires, or audits;
c. Recommend appropriate job classifications based on duties, responsibilities, and required qualifications;
d. Ensure proper alignment with Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requirements.

2. Compensation Analysis:
a. Conduct an internal equity analysis;
b. Identify appropriate peer and comparator markets (with City approval);
c. Perform external salary and total compensation benchmarking;
d. Assess pay ranges, progression, and differentials.

3. Organizational and Staffing Review:
a. Evaluate current staffing levels by department;
b. Provide benchmark-based staffing recommendations considering service demand, population, and workload indicators.

4. Deliverables:
a. Draft and final written report detailing methodology, findings, and recommendations;
b. Updated classification plan and compensation structure;
c. Implementation options with fiscal impact scenarios;
d. Executive-level presentation to City leadership.

Period of Performance
The contract will be performed from the date of award until completion of the study, with proposals due by June 30, 2026.

Place of Performance
City of Tega Cay, South Carolina.

Bidder Requirements
Consultants must have at least three years of experience conducting classification and compensation studies for South Carolina municipalities or similar public sector entities. They must also demonstrate knowledge of applicable federal and South Carolina employment laws and be able to commence work within thirty days of notice to proceed.