Temporary Staffing Services Vendor Pool

The North Dakota Temporary Staffing Services Vendor Pool (Contract #482) is a comprehensive multi-award vehicle designed to provide temporary staffing solutions across five primary service categories: Administrative Support, Commercial/Industrial Workers, Healthcare Staffing Services, Information Technology Professional Services, and Professional Services. This state-wide contract enables North Dakota state agencies, institutions under the State Board of Higher Education, state boards, commissions, and other state entities to procure temporary workforce resources through a flexible procurement mechanism. Agencies can issue work orders through either direct assignment for projects under $250,000 or a competitive process for projects $250,000 or more, with work typically structured as hourly rate or fixed-bid agreements.

The vehicle includes eleven prime contractors: ATA Services Inc, Comtech Global Inc, 22nd Century Technologies Inc, Elite Personnel Inc, Abacus Service Corporation, Infojini Inc, Diverse Staffing Services Inc, Maxim Healthcare Staffing Services, Rose International Inc, PeopleReady, and SoftHQ Inc. The contract was awarded on June 20, 2023, with an initial performance period extending to February 1, 2026, and potential for up to four one-year renewals. Administrative service fees vary by vendor and category, ranging from 9% to 60%. The contract is cooperative and non-mandatory, allowing optional participation for eligible entities across North Dakota. Contractors must provide detailed proposals including staff qualifications, resumes, and cost structures, with evaluations based on solution approach, staff qualifications, and pricing.