Temporary Staffing Services Vendor Pool

The North Dakota Temporary Staffing Services Vendor Pool (Contract #482) is a comprehensive multi-vendor contract that provides state agencies, higher education institutions, and other governmental entities with temporary staffing solutions across five primary job categories. These categories include Administrative Support, Commercial/Industrial Workers, Healthcare Staffing Services, Information Technology Professional Services, and Professional Services. The vehicle enables participating entities to procure temporary staff through two procurement methods: direct assignment for projects under $250,000 and competitive solicitation for projects $250,000 or more. Work orders can be issued for hourly rate or fixed bid projects, with typical staffing hours ranging from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The contract was awarded on May 31, 2023, with a completion date of February 1, 2026, and includes eleven vendors such as ATA Services Inc, Comtech Global Inc, Elite Personnel (Spherion Staffing), Maxim Healthcare Staffing Services, and Rose International. Administrative service fees for vendors range from 15% to 60%, depending on the job category. The contract covers the State of North Dakota and provides optional participation for various governmental and nonprofit entities. A unique feature of this vehicle is the temp-to-hire conversion fee schedule, which allows agencies to transition temporary employees to permanent roles with a graduated fee structure based on hours worked. The contract includes provisions for four one-year renewals and a potential twelve-month extension, offering flexibility for participating agencies.