Spherion+Contract.pdf

This document is a State Contract between the State of North Dakota, acting through its Office of Management and Budget, State Procurement Office, and Elite Personnel, Inc. dba Spherion Staffing LLC. The contract is a cooperative purchasing contract established under North Dakota Century Code 54-44.4-13, making the contract available to state entities, institutions under the jurisdiction of the State Board of Higher Education, other government entities, counties, cities, townships, public educational entities, governmental boards and commissions, nonprofit entities, and tribal agencies.

The contract provides executive recruitment services on an as-needed basis, covering two recruitment categories: Category 1 (Executive Level) and Category 3 (All Other). The compensation structure is based on a percentage of salary, with 28% for Category 1 and 24% for Category 3. The contract is effective from its execution date until December 31, 2021, with options for the State to extend the contract for up to twelve months and potential renewals. The contractor guarantees continued employment of placed candidates for the first sixty days, and offers a replacement search on an expenses-only basis if the initial placement is terminated. Travel and other expenses are reimbursable according to specific guidelines, such as using GSA rates for lodging and per diem meals.