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Human Resources, Inc. a David Ofown Associates Company December 27, 2024 Mayor and City Council City of Centerville 1880 Main Street Centerville, MN 55038 Dear Mayor and Members of the City Council, Cottage Grove Office: 7383 Hyde Ave S Cottage Grove, MN 55019 (612) 920-3320x119 1 fax: (612) 605-2375 bart6a daviddrown.com www.ddahumanresources.com Thank you for the opportunity to submit a proposal and scope of work to assist the City of Centerville with a search for your next City Administrator. Our firm has extensive experience with, and we thoroughly understand, the complexities faced by local governments in Minnesota. DDA HR uses a proven, comprehensive process ensuring clients can identify the best candidate for their organization and community. The attached proposal includes several elements that set us apart in our approach to providing this service. Highlights include: • Knowledge: Our firm comprehensively understands local government in Minnesota, and our consultants are former Administrators with significant experience. • Neutral Third Party: We provide a neutral, objective perspective and ensure the process is focused on assisting the City with finding the best possible fit. • Brochure/Profile: We develop a detailed, professional profile to present the organization in the most positive manner. A sample is attached. • Outreach and Advertising: Our direct outreach and advertising is comprehensive and designed to penetrate deeper and reach more potential candidates. Our depth and scope of outreach is unparalleled. • Experience: DDA HR has conducted more Minnesota city and county executive searches in the last five years than any other firm by a wide margin. • Adherence to deadlines: When a deadline is established, we will meet it. • Video Interview: DDA uses video interviews in the screening process to get quality data that may not be apparent on resumes. These videos are used by the Council to make informed decisions on who to interview in person. DDA believes that the City should pick candidates to interview, not us. We will make sure you have the needed information to make this effective decision. You know your organization best. • Candidate Communication: Through direct contact and a sophisticated software system, we ensure candidates understand the process and where they stand at all times. Candidates deserve nothing less. • Work Personality Index: Prior to deciding on final candidates, the Council will receive a personality index report on each person being considered for an interview. • Background Check Process: Instead of doing a comprehensive background check on a single finalist, we do a comprehensive background and reference check on all finalists interviewed by the Council. • Intellectual Profile: Each finalist will complete an intellectual profile measuring verbal reasoning, mathematical and logical reasoning, and overall mental aptitude. • All Inclusive Pricing: Costs for the scope of services we provide and laid out in the attached proposal are included. No surprises with us. • Two-year Guarantee: We include a two-year guarantee because we use a proven process that you can trust. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Bart Fischer DDA Human Resources, Inc. Enclosures