UNSPSC 80111701: Staff recruiting services

UNSPSC 80111701 Staff recruiting services is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure executive search firms, temporary staffing agencies, and specialized recruiter services to fill leadership positions, support operational staffing needs, and manage talent acquisition across multiple departments and functions. Recent state and local opportunities reflect a diverse market spanning executive director and superintendent searches, temporary staffing for administrative and skilled positions, and specialized recruitment for public safety and healthcare roles.

Issuing bodies include city and county procurement offices, school districts, special districts, and state agencies. San Mateo County, the City of Portland, Austin Independent School District, Bridgeport Public Schools, Pinellas County, and multiple Texas entities have recently solicited under this code. Most opportunities are structured as RFPs or RFQs on an as-needed or task-order basis, with contracts typically running three to five years. Representative recent solicitations include San Mateo County's RFP for administrative investigative services (RFP 2027RFPINFORMAL00004, due July 22, 2026), the City of Portland's executive search and recruiting services (RFP 00002686, due June 30, 2026), and the County of Ventura's temporary staffing services for nine occupational categories (RFP 6251, proposals due June 10, 2026). Activity is concentrated in California, Texas, Florida, Oregon, and Connecticut, with scattered opportunities across the upper Midwest and Southeast. Evaluation typically weights experience and qualifications heavily (20–35 points), followed by approach or methodology (20–30 points), cost (10–35 points), and references or past performance (5–10 points). Set-asides and preferences vary by jurisdiction; several California counties apply local business preferences, and some Texas procurements require Historically Underutilized Business subcontracting plans. Insurance requirements commonly include general liability ($1 million to $2 million), professional liability ($1 million), and workers' compensation coverage. The code sees consistent demand from jurisdictions managing hiring cycles, seasonal staffing surges, and specialized roles requiring industry expertise.