Temporary Staffing Services Vendor Pool

The North Dakota Temporary Staffing Services Vendor Pool (Contract #482) provides comprehensive staffing solutions for state agencies, institutions, boards, and commissions across five primary job categories: Administrative Support, Commercial/Industrial Workers, Healthcare Staffing Services, Information Technology Professional Services, and Professional Services. The vehicle enables procurement of temporary staffing through a flexible work order request system with different procedures based on project costs, allowing direct assignment for projects under $250,000 and competitive bidding for projects at or above $250,000. Vendors can propose services on hourly rates or fixed-bid bases, typically performed during standard business hours, with work order evaluations considering contractor proposal solutions, staff qualifications, and cost.

The contract was awarded on June 14, 2023, with a performance period extending to February 1, 2026, and options for up to four years of renewals. Eleven vendors have been awarded contracts, including ATA Services Inc, Comtech Global Inc, 22nd Century Technologies Inc, Elite Personnel Inc (Spherion Staffing), and Maxim Healthcare Staffing Services (now Amergis Healthcare Staffing). The contract covers the entire State of North Dakota and is not mandatory, offering optional participation for eligible state entities. Administrative service fees vary by vendor and category, ranging from 9% to 60%, providing flexibility in vendor selection and service procurement. The contract is managed by the State of North Dakota's Office of Management and Budget State Procurement Office, with work orders processed through a standardized evaluation and assignment methodology.