RFP_25_PR_8968_Update_on_Vendor_Questions_and_Addendum_1.pdf

This is an addendum update notice issued by the Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) regarding Request for Proposal 25-PR-8968 for management services for temporary staffing. The RFP solicits proposals for staff augmentation services encompassing temporary administrative, professional, information technology, skilled trade, independent contractor, direct hire, and payrolling services. The vendor must provide a secure, web-based portal available 24/7 for managing staffing requests, candidate submissions, assignments, time reporting, and billing functions. The vendor serves as the sole employer of record, responsible for recruitment, screening, interviewing, testing, orientation, criminal background checks, motor vehicle screenings, employment and education verification, and drug and alcohol testing at the vendor's expense. The initial questions and comments deadline was March 11, 2026, with the original proposal due date of April 13, 2026 by 2:00 PM EST subject to possible adjustment pending the issuance of Addendum 1. The initial contract term is five years with one optional two-year renewal period.

Vendors must demonstrate a minimum of ten years of business experience providing vendor management services with similar project scope and size, provide three references with contact information, and demonstrate financial soundness. Evaluation criteria include qualifications and experience, responsiveness to requirements, safety and quality programs, financial soundness, and price competitiveness. Pricing is structured according to two primary service models with mark-up rates specified by labor categories and separate disclosures for MSP program fees, conversion fees, tenure discounts, and independent contractor fees. No specific award values or budget ranges are disclosed. Vendors must maintain required insurance coverage including workers' compensation, commercial general liability of $2,000,000 per occurrence, and automobile liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence. For cloud-hosted solutions, data must be stored and transmitted exclusively within North America with encryption required for privileged or private data. Vendors must comply with all federal and state worker classification laws and E-Verify requirements. No bid bond or performance bond is required, and OUC reserves the right to negotiate with responsive and responsible bidders and may award single or multiple contracts.