25-8398_-_Authorization_to_Advertise.pdf

This is an Authorization to Advertise document issued by Collier County, Florida's Procurement Services Division for Temporary/Contract Employment Services. The County seeks a qualified vendor to provide temporary staffing across multiple divisions and departments in eight service categories: Financial/Accounting, Clerical/Administrative, Manual Labor/Maintenance, Skilled Tradesworkers, Technical Staff, Planning/Inspecting/Project Management, Childcare Services, and Recreation Activities. The RFP was authorized for advertisement on June 17, 2025, with proposals due on July 24, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST. The proposed contract term is five years with three potential one-year renewal options. Vendors must maintain a local office in the Naples/Ft. Myers area within 30 days of contract award and provide comprehensive temporary staffing solutions including recruiting, screening, background checks, and drug testing for workers across multiple skill levels.

Collier County has historically spent approximately $9.8 million annually on temporary staffing, though this may not indicate future spending patterns. Vendors must submit an all-inclusive percentage markup covering administrative overhead, tools, equipment, and related expenses, with hourly rates ranging from $15 to $60 per hour depending on job classification. Proposals will be evaluated on a 100-point scoring system considering professional personnel ability, local vendor preference, minority business enterprise certification, past performance, day-to-day management, transition plan, and cost. The County encourages participation from local and minority-owned businesses and offers preference points in the evaluation process. Vendors must be enrolled in E-Verify, comply with comprehensive insurance requirements including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Professional Liability coverage with specified minimum limits, and submit performance and payment bonds for 100% of the contract award amount for projects exceeding $200,000. The County reserves the right to terminate the contract with 30 days' notice and may negotiate markup rates prior to contract execution.