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Group RECRUITMENT REDEFINED.
Town of Wickenburg
Town Manager
January 22, 2025
Overview
Duffy Group is providing this Statement of Work document to outline our recruiting model, and
to develop a customized strategy for Town of Wickenburg to recruit a Town Manager. As an
hourly based recruiting organization, we customize each project based on our client's specific
needs and the agreed upon strategy.
We recognize that Town of Wickenburg is in need of a new Town Manager. We will source
candidates matching the educational and experience requirements of the role in addition to the
attributes discussed during the intake session.
Our Process
Our process was designed to provide flexibility and add value to every recruitment task. We
begin with an in-depth situation assessment to understand the job requirements and
responsibilities and, just as importantly, the culture and personality of the organization. Then
we act with a sense of urgency, knowing that our clients want and need to get their positions
filled in a timely manner. Ultimately, only the most targeted candidates are presented for final
consideration.
Along the way, each step in the process can be utilized as a sole solution for your organization
or coupled together as a holistic approach to recruitment, competitive intelligence gathering as
well as workforce planning. The disciplined recruiting process we follow is designed to provide
flexibility and value to every client recruitment task and need. The steps are:
e Strategy Development
o Assess situation
o Sharpen focus to drive success
o Develop customized strategy
e Recruitment Research
o Uncover “hidden” talent
o Go well beyond job boards
o Get the right people in front of you
e Position Promotion
oe Generates candidate enthusiasm
o Sells the opportunity
o Provides understanding of the role, company and culture
e Candidate Evaluation
o Comprehensive background research
o Customized in-depth interviews
o Detailed profiles
e Presentation and Report
Report on all candidates researched — valuable for future searches
co Well beyond a list of names — contact information included
o Includes market data such as compensation
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Our Guarantee
Duffy Group, Inc. will not approach the selected candidate for any other position as long as they
are an employee of the Town of Wickenburg. We also will not solicit any other Town of
Wickenburg employee for any other position as long as the Town remains a client. We will abide
by the tenets of the ICMA Code of Ethics.
If the selected individual leaves or is terminated for any reason other than an Act of God (such
as total incapacitation or death) within the first year, Duffy Group, Inc. will provide continued
consulting services for one additional recruitment/replacement at no additional professional fee
but will include project-related expenses.
Candidates appointed from within your organization do not qualify for this guarantee.
Furthermore, this guarantee is subject to further limitations and restrictions of Arizona state
laws
Your Role
In today’s economy, it is more challenging than ever to identify and lure good talent. Our
experience shows that projects are most successful when we work in close partnership with the
hiring manager. Additionally, our clients positively impact their search when they:
e Spend the time up front with the Duffy Practice Leader to develop and refine the
strategy.
e Respond as quickly as possible to inquiries from the Duffy Practice Leader during the
search process. Conversely, we will respond immediately to your inquiries as well.
We are committed to helping you get the most for your investment in our services.
e Contact potential candidates within three days; qualified candidates disappear. They
have many choices and we want their choice to be you!
e Keep the Duffy Practice Leader in the loop as the process moves forward so we can
assist with the prospects “behind the scenes” in order for you to yield the most from
the research.
Fee Schedule
Our flexible pricing model enables clients to buy services needed. Our services will be
performed at an hourly rate of $150.00 with a not to exceed amount of $30,000 for professional
services. Project-related fees such as travel costs, reference checks, background checks will
be billed at a direct cost.
We Appreciate this Opportunity!
From the moment you engage Duffy Group, you begin maximizing your recruitment resources.
As a virtual extension of your human resources team, our experienced professionals focus on
delivering value in every aspect of the process. Talent gaps, especially at the professional
level, restrict your organization's productivity and bottom-line on a daily basis. We understand
the importance of quality candidates and an effective process that provides a solid return-on-
investment.
Additional Terms and Conditions
Any payments required to be made by Town of Wickenburg that are not timely made, or that are
reversed or dishonored, shall bear interest from the date due until paid at a per annum rate
equal to the prime rate of interest announced from time to time plus six percent. If any payments
required to be made by Town of Wickenburg are not timely received, Duffy Group shall have the
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right to cease performance of the services, without liability to Town of Wickenburg. The
prevailing party in any proceeding or litigation between the parties arising as a result of any
breach or dispute under this Agreement shall be entitled to receive from the other party an
award of its reasonable attorneys’ fees incurred in connection with such proceeding or litigation.
In any dispute arising out of this Agreement, neither party will be liable to the other for
incidental, consequential, special, indirect or contingent damages (including loss of goodwill,
sales, or profits). The total liability of Duffy Group (including its agents and employees) on any
claim, whether in contract, tort (including negligence) or otherwise arising out of, connected with
or resulting from the performance, delivery, or use of the services shall not exceed the
compensation received by Duffy Group for services during the sixty days preceding the accrual
of the claim. Any action against Duffy Group permitted under this Agreement and not brought
within twelve months after the cause of action accrued shall be deemed barred. This Agreement
does not constitute, and nothing contained in this Agreement shall be constructed to create, a
partnership or joint venture between the parties; Duffy Group is acting solely as an independent
contractor to Town of Wickenburg. This Agreement will be enforced under the substantive laws
of the State of Arizona. Town of Wickenburg irrevocably consents to jurisdiction and venue in
the United States District Court for the District of Arizona and the Superior Court of the State of
Arizona, Maricopa County.
Your investment in our expertise provides a unique path to recruiting the right people for your
organization. We are happy to present our services to you and look forward to the opportunity of
working with you on this project.
Sincerely,
Melissa Barker
Vice President Practice Development
Billing Contact Details
Billing Email Address: tmayerhofer@wickenburgaz.gov
Billing Phone: 928-668-0508
Billing Portal Website (if applicable):
Acceptance and Authorization
Title. Acting Town Manager
Town of Wickenburg
Date: 27/01/25
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©2025 Duffy Group, inc.
This statement of work and any attachments are confidential and may be protected by legal privilege. If there is any
litigation to enforce or interpret any provision or right of this document, the prevailing party in the litigation is entitled to
an award of all taxable and non-taxable costs, actual attorneys’ fees, and others expenses (through trial and appeal)
against the unsuccessful party.
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Town of Wickenburg and Duffy Group
Statement of Work - V (003)
Final Audit Report 2025-01-27
Created: 2025-01-27
By: Tarah Mayerhofer {tmayerhofer@wickenburgaz.org)}
Status: Signed
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