2018-187-DG - Executive Search Services for an Executive Director for the Office of the VP

Notice of Intended Procurement
Name of Procuring Entity
Ryerson University (the “University”)
 
Contact Person and Contract Person Coordinates
Danny Greenfield, 1 Dundas St West, 09th Floor, Toronto, ON, M5B 2H1, 416-979-5000 ext 4276
 
Procurement Documents
The procurement documents are available at www.merx.com.
  
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Description of Procurement
This Request for Proposal (“RFP”) is an invitation to prospective proponents to submit a Proposal indicating their organization’s capability and resources in providing national executive search services for a bilingual executive director in the Office of the Vice-President, Research & Innovation at Ryerson University (‘Ryerson’), as further described in Appendix B – Deliverables.
 
The procurement is anticipated to involve negotiation.  An electronic auction is not anticipated. 
 
Address and Final Date for Submissions
Submissions must be submitted electronically at http://ryerson.bonfirehub.ca  on or before 11:00 a.m. January 18th 2018.
 
The submissions will not be opened publicly.
 
Conditions for Participation
The procurement is subject to the following conditions for participation:
 
Mandatory Submission Requirements
File #1 - Proposal Acknowledgement Form

1. Each Proponent shall complete, sign and submit a Proposal Acknowledgement Form. The Proposal Acknowledgement Form forms part of the Proposal.

1. Provide a company/entity profile including but not limited to: company/entity history, description of services provided (including project work), number of years in business, number of employees, company organizational chart, number of location, list of current customer base, a list of certifications, licenses, affiliations, accreditations, associations that are relevant to the Deliverables.

1. Provide a description of company/entity experience and qualifications that are relevant to the Deliverables. 

1. Describe the search methodology and timeline for a national search for a bilingual executive director your firm will undertake, and indicating candidate sourcing strategies to ensure a qualified, diverse candidate pool.

1. Provide examples of candidate sourcing methods used in the past that yielded a diverse and highly qualified applicant pool and the results of the methods employed.

1. Describe how you will ensure all candidates are treated with the highest degree of professionalism, respect and confidentiality, including post-competition feedback and debriefing sessions.

1. Describe the follow-up process you will undertake with the successful candidate and client to support a successful transition into the role.

1. Provide three (3) client examples of national executive searches you have conducted for similar or comparable positions in post-secondary institutions or the broader not-for profit sector or private sector.

1. Provide the following:
   1. Proposed project management team that will lead, direct, manage and supervise the national search for a bilingual executive director
   2. Biographies or CV’s of all proposed project team members.  Bios or CV’s are to outline the overall responsibility assigned to the individual for the Executive Search Services and provide information on the background and work experience of the proposed individual, including any applicable training, licensing or certification(s).

1. Provide specifics on your firm’s quality guarantee.

1. Explain your firm’s service guarantee for executive search/recruitment services;

1. Describe the follow-up process you will undertake with unsuccessful candidates to safeguard Ryerson reputation as a best in class employer.

1. Provide a completed Price Form as set out in Appendix D – Price Form.