RFP-2022-27 - STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS/MEDIA STRATEGY SERVICES

The City of Albany (hereinafter referred to as the “CITY”) hereby requests Proposals from 
qualified firms or individuals to provide employee recruitment services on an as-needed 
and non-exclusive basis.   

 

1.2 The CITY Department of Administrative Services is responsible for providing oversight 
of the day-to-day functions of city government and ensures that all City departments have 
the resources and support they need to provide high-quality, valued services to the public. 
One of the Department’s functions is to oversee citywide hiring, civil service testing, and 
benefits administration.  The City is currently experiences staffing shortages due to issues 
with with recruiting and retaining staff. Due to the current climate, the CITY cannot 
compete in a highly competitive job market. The CITY is also in need of consistent, 
dynamic branding to attract new residents, retain existing residents, and promote Albany 
as an employer of choice; a place to live, work, and play.