Temporary Staffing Services Vendor Pool

The North Dakota Temporary Staffing Services Vendor Pool (Contract #482) is a comprehensive multi-award vehicle designed to provide state agencies, institutions, boards, and commissions with flexible temporary workforce solutions across five primary job categories: Administrative Support, Commercial/Industrial Workers, Healthcare Staffing Services, Information Technology Professional Services, and Professional Services. The contract enables participating entities to procure temporary staffing through two primary methods: direct assignment for projects under $250,000 and a competitive process for projects at or above $250,000, with work orders typically covering standard business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday) and allowing up to 40 hours per week of temporary staff engagement.

The contract was awarded on May 31, 2023, with a performance period extending through February 1, 2026, and covers the entire state of North Dakota. Eleven prime contractors are currently on the vehicle, including notable firms such as ATA Services Inc, Comtech Global Inc, Elite Personnel Inc (Spherion Staffing), Maxim Healthcare Staffing Services, and Rose International. The vehicle allows for flexible staffing arrangements, including temp-to-hire conversions with a sliding scale of conversion fees based on total hours worked. Administrative service fees for vendors vary by job category, ranging from 15% to 60%, and while participation is optional for eligible entities, the contract provides a structured approach to procuring temporary workforce solutions with comprehensive vendor evaluation criteria.