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Council selects MGT to conduct city classification and compensation study; debate over DEI language
Summary
The Delafield Common Council approved hiring MGT to perform a citywide classification and compensation study for a fixed fee of $23,470 after a competitive RFP and interview process.
The Delafield Common Council approved selecting MGT to conduct a citywide classification and compensation study and authorized staff to pursue an agreement with the firm for a fixed fee of $23,470.
Deputy Clerk Crystal Turner summarized the procurement: the request for proposals drew 16 responses, staff scored and shortlisted six firms, conducted 20-minute interviews and recommended MGT. The scope approved by the council is the personnel-structure review described in the RFP and memo: classification and compensation analysis, staffing-structure review, recruitment and retention recommendations, benefit review and, if applicable, development of a performance-based compensation plan.
The discussion drew several substantive questions. One council member said MGT’s materials emphasized diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and objected to awarding the contract on that basis. Staff and other council members replied that the city’s RFP and the council-approved scope did not require work on DEI, and that MGT’s proposed engagement for Delafield would focus on job design, market compensation and retention strategies; staff said they did not ask finalists about DEI during the interview phase. Other members said the consultant will present raw data and recommendations, and any policy implementation would remain a separate council decision and subject to budget constraints.
The motion to select MGT passed following discussion. Staff and council members noted the study was originally requested by city employees to help with retention and pay equity assessments; the council emphasized there is no commitment to adopt every recommendation and that budget limits will guide any follow-up actions.
Why it matters: A classification and compensation study can change how the city hires, pays and retains staff. The selection and scope will shape options presented to the council but do not obligate the city to implement changes until the council reviews consultant recommendations and any associated budget proposals.
