Title
CATS Human Resources, Organizational Development, and Training On-Call Services
Action
Action:
A. Approve contracts for human resources, organizational development, and training on-call services for a term of three years with the following:
* ApplePark Learning Solutions Inc.,
* California Creative Solutions Inc.,
* CPS HR Consulting,
* D. Wilson Agency LLC,
* DLT Consulting,
* Eagle Hill Consulting LLC,
* Educational Data Systems Inc.,
* Federal Management Partners LLC,
* Fountainworks Inc.,
* Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont Inc.,
* Growmetix LLC,
* Insight Strategies Inc., and
B. Authorize the City Manager to renew the contracts for up to four, one-year terms with possible price adjustments and to amend the contracts consistent with the purpose for which the contracts were approved.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Brent Cagle, CATS
Elizabeth Presutti, CATS
Explanation
* To complement the existing CATS and City of Charlotte resources, CATS seeks to engage multidisciplinary consulting teams to provide professional services across a range of critical areas, including organizational strategy, professional training and development, human resources, and workforce development.
* Services will include, but are not limited to, human resources infrastructure and policy development, position classification, talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation and compliance alignment, and workforce planning. Consultants will also design and deliver workforce development initiatives, including training, leadership development, and performance management programs that promote engagement, retention, and career mobility.
* On December 10, 2025, the city issued a Request for Proposals (RFP); 74 responses were received.
* The companies selected best meet the city's needs in terms of qualifications, experience, cost, and responsiveness to RFP requirements.
* Out of the 12 selected vendors, three are based in the Charlotte region and an additional two are based...
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