Systemwide Procurement announces the launch of 21 new systemwide strategic agreements with top-tier Executive & Specialty Search firms, marking a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to enhance the University of California's talent search and recruitment landscape.
These agreements span a broad range of specialty categories to ensure excellent outcomes:
- Agriculture and Natural Resources
- Athletics
- Center & Institute Leadership
- Clinical Roles - (Patient Care Providers, Clinical Staff, etc.)
- Compliance, Audit & Risk Management
- Culture and Performing Arts
- Development & Advancement
- Equity & Inclusion
- Facilities, Design & Construction
- Faculty & Academic Leadership
- Finance, Accounting & Procurement
- Healthcare Administration
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Legal
- National Laboratories
- Police Leaders and Law Enforcement
- Public Affairs & Communications
- Research & Sponsored Programs
- Student Affairs & Enrollment
- University Chancellor/President
These agreements (see table below for contract details) reflect our commitment to optimizing University spend while advancing our talent recruitment capabilities. Refreshing our talent search offerings via a competitive RFP process is an investment in the future of UC.
21 New Systemwide Agreements
With these top-tier Executive & Specialty search firms:
| SUPPLIER | CONTRACT # | ADDITIONAL INFO |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Search | 2026004844 | |
| AGB Search | 2026004843 | |
| ANM Leadership Solutions | 2026004853 | |
| Caldwell Partners International | 2026004858 | LAMP |
| DHR International | 2026004854 | |
| Diversified Search Group (formerly Storbeck) | 2026004881 | |
| Four G Corporation (dba Another Source) | 2026004845 | WBE |
| Greenwood Asher & Associates | 2026004846 | LAMP |
| Infostride | 2026004855 | LAMP |
| Isaacson Miller Inc. | 2026004839 | |
| Korn Ferry | 2026004847 | Extended |
| Lois Lindauer Searches | 2026004848 | |
| The Medicus Firm | 2026004842 | |
| National Search Associates | 2026004856 | |
| Next Generation Executive Search | 2019.001898 | Extended |
| Opus Search Partners | 2026004838 | |
| Spencer Stuart | 2019.001908 | Extended |
| Storbeck, Pimentel & Associates (SP&A) | 2026004840 | |
| Twenty80 | 2026004857 | LAMP |
| Witt Kieffer | 2026004851 | |
| ZRG Partners | 2026004852 | |
| LAMP = Participant in UC LAMP Program WBE = Woman-owned business Extended = Previous agreement extended until new agreement takes effect | ||
These contracts are ready for use now, and engagements will fall under the new 5-year contract cycle that runs through June 30, 2031.
Benefits to UC
- Reduced search firm fees (majority of firms)
- Discounts for multiple hires, internal hires, and UC volume pricing
- A UC-focused payment schedule* (majority of firms):
- 1/3 at search engagement
- 1/3 at candidate presentation
- 1/3 at candidate acceptance
- *(Compared with industry standard payment schedule of 1/3 fees payment at search engagement, 60, and 90 days regardless of search deliverables).
- Requirements for data reporting and adherence to Office of Federal Compliance Programs reporting of demographic data upon completion of every search.
- Flexibility for UC Locations to negotiate additional terms with the search firm before entering into a search engagement
- Capture of LAMP program revenue, and additional incentives to benefit campuses and students
- Terms & Conditions aligned with UC’s needs and compliant with policy and laws
RFP Team
RFP team included members from Human Resources, Executive Recruitment, and Talent Aquisition departments across the system: Kristine Wilby (UCB) | Lisa Sharp (UCD) | Josh Kloppenborg (UCI-H) | Gayle Chaokongkee, Audrey Lynn Johnson (UCLA) | Rubicela Turner (UCM) | Tanya Adams (UCR) | Jeanne Wicklund (UCSD-H) | Meri Scolari (UCSF-H) | Ann Marie Musto (UCSB) | Laura Morgan (UCSC) | Pamela Wu, Quincey Kinsey, Kelly Howard, Adam Druck, Ren Reyes (UCOP).
Questions?
Bob Puerzer | Sr. Category Manager | Professional Services | UC Systemwide Procurement