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Approve a first contract amendment with CPS HR Consulting for $87,500 for a total contract amount of $175,000 to conduct five additional candidate searches for the current period through June 30, 2025; and Authorize the County Administrator to execute the contract and any subsequent amendments, with County Counsel concurrence, up to 10% of the contract budget
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Solano County Department of Information Technology (DoIT) recommends the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve a first contract amendment with CPS HR Consulting for $87,500 for a total contract amount of $175,000 to conduct five additional candidate searches for the current period through June 30, 2025; and
2. Authorize the County Administrator to execute the contract and any subsequent amendments, with County Counsel concurrence, up to 10% of the contract budget
SUMMARY:
DoIT has been facing a high vacancy rate for multiple years, with many positions in critical operational areas. Recently, DoIT has had success in filling vacant positions with a partnership between Solano County Human Resources (HR) and CPS HR Consulting (CPS). Since October 2023, eight additional staff have vacated their positions which has created additional recruitment needs. Some of these positions are currently going through HR, but three vacancies have been identified as candidates for the CPS recruitment activities. Due to rate of attrition, it is expected that additional positions may become vacant and additional CPS services will be needed.
Due to previous successes, DoIT is seeking to continue this partnership by contracting with CPS for another candidate searches. CPS is a knowledgeable recruitment agency with expertise in hiring, a large network of potential candidates, and a rigorous screening process. By continuing the partnering with CPS, DoIT can utilize CPS's expertise and o...
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