Madison County Hr Services

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MADISON COUNTY Request for Proposal (RFP) Human Resources Management Services Issue Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Proposal Due Date/Time: Friday, March 13, 2026 Submitted To: Madison County Board of Supervisors c/o County Auditor Michele Brant 112 N. John Wayne Dr. Winterset, IA 50273 1. Introduction and Purpose Madison County, Iowa is soliciting sealed proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide outsourced Human Resources services under contract for approximately 140 county employees. The selected proposer will serve as the County’s primary HR leadership resource and will be responsible for planning, directing, and administering comprehensive human resources programs in alignment with County policies, Iowa law, and federal regulations. This RFP will result in a professional services contract, subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors. Below is information relating to the expected services, information to be included in the proposal, a list of key dates, and the criteria that will be used to review the proposals. Each bidding firm will submit three sealed (3) hard copies and one sealed (1) digital copy (USB) of its proposal by the deadline of 4:00 p.m., Friday, March 13, 2026 to: Madison County Board of Supervisors Attn: County Auditor Michele Brant 112 N. John Wayne Dr. Winterset, IA 50273 Mark the envelope: “Proposal for Human Resource Services RFP – [Firm Name]”. Faxed proposals will not be accepted. Emailed proposals will not be accepted. For further information please contact: Name: County Auditor Michele Brant Email: mbrant@madisoncounty.iowa.gov Madison County, Iowa RFP – HR Services pg. 1 2. Organizational Overview The County operates under the administrative direction of the Board of Supervisors and employs personnel across multiple departments and elected offices. The selected HR services provider will work closely with the Board of Supervisors, County Auditor, any designated HR staff, department heads, elected officials, county employment attorneys and our current benefits providers to ensure consistent, lawful, and effective human resources operations. 3. Scope of Services The contractor shall provide strategic, operational, and advisory HR services including, but not limited to, the following: A. Human Resources Policy & Compliance 1. Research, develop, update, and maintain County HR policies, including the employee handbook. 2. Evaluate effectiveness of existing policies and recommend revisions as needed. 3.