1. Market Survey and Comparison of Compensation for All MSBA Staff Positions Survey and analyze comparable market base compensation, as well as variable pay data (if applicable), for up to 55 positions. The Survey should compare the compensation that is paid to staff -level positions in every Department of the MSBA against compensation that is provided to employees who are serving in comparable positions at a cross-section of governmental and non-governmental entities. The total combined number of survey sources for this activity scope should not exceed seven (7) and should include a balanced number of governmental and non-governmental entities. The MSBA has included a suggested non-exclusive list of entities from which the Respondent can identify employee that positions that may be comparable to the selected MSBA staff positions. However, if further market information is required to make a fair and accurate comparison for any particular position then the Respondent should seek related information from additional entities. The Respondent can recommend a list of non-governmental agencies that may be comparable to the selected staff-level positions. The Survey should assess and compare all direct and indirect compensation that is paid and/or provided to an employee including, but not limited to, bonuses, insurance, severance, retirement or deferred compensation packages, and policies relative to accrual and payment of sick, personal, and vacation time, including payouts for unused sick, personal, and vacation time. This section may include additional tasks related to the scope. 2. Evaluation of Existing MSBA Compensation Structure After performing the above Comparative Market Surveys and Analyses, the selected Respondent will draft a Report which includes the quantitative data collected by the Respondent along with a narrative and graphic representations of the results and an assessment of and recommendations for changes to the existing salary bands for all positions at the MSBA. The Report must be in a format that will allow readers, including MSBA staff, the MSBA Board of Directors, public officials, and the general public, to understand the data presented therein. The selected Respondent shall provide a draft report for review by MSBA staff. After such review, the selected Respondent shall produce a Final Report that incorporates the MSBA’s comments by a date that shall be determined by the MSBA and, at the MSBA’s discretion, shall present an overview of the Final Report to members of the MSBA Board of Directors. This section may include additional tasks related to the scope. The MSBA has identified the following entities, which can be used for compensation comparisons: The following non-exclusive list of entities is provided for market comparison: (Suggested Public Entities) University of Massachusetts Building Authority; Massachusetts State College Building Authority; Massachusetts Water Resources Authority; MassDevelopment; Massachusetts State Lottery; Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM); Department of Housing and Community Development; Massachusetts Clean Water Trust (formerly the Water Pollution Abatement Trust); and Office of the State Treasurer.
