15-5607 R31 Authorization for Contract with FIA NYC, Inc., to provide recruitment services in the amount of 25% of the gross annual salary of each employee placed per contract year. The City advertised the solicitation on December 7, 2022, seeking a qualified firm to provide recruitment services, preferably a firm that is experienced in placing diverse underrepresented talent, in order to expedite the hiring process for City vacancies. On December 21, 2022 a public opening was held for which the City received five (5) proposals. The technical evaluation was held on January 4, 2023, 1:00 PM. All committee members were present. The Proposals were scored based on the RFP requirements, IBE Preference (10 Points), Ability to Meet RFP Requirements (25 Points), Specialize in Diversity (25 Points), Recruitment Methodology (25 Points). Cost proposals were opened on January 4, 2023. Proposals were distributed to all committee members via Teams for evaluation after the completion of the technical evaluation. The cost evaluation committee meeting occurred on January 6, 2023, 10:00 AM. All committee members were present. The committee members discussed the cost proposals. The evaluation committee has decided to not hold oral interviews for this project. They have decided based on the Technical and Cost Proposal scores. The Contract term shall commence upon full execution and shall cease one (1) year thereafter. Upon written agreement, this contract may be extended for up to an additional four (4), one (1) year renewals beyond the contract expiration period.