Annual Contract to Provide Unskilled Contract Labor Staffing for Public Works and Parks and Recreation

Chatham County, Georgia is soliciting bids for an annual contract to provide unskilled contract labor staffing for its Public Works and Parks and Recreation Departments. The procurement seeks to establish a contract for temporary labor across three primary work areas: Solid Waste (19 laborers), Storm Water (10 laborers), and Parks and Recreation (11 laborers). Laborers will perform manual tasks including waste collection, roadside maintenance, drainage structure work, and park facility maintenance, with normal working hours from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with potential overtime and weekend work required. Contractors must provide workers who meet specific performance requirements, including wearing personal protective equipment, maintaining punctuality, and adhering to professional conduct standards. The online pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 30, 2025 at 10:00 A.M., with bid proposals due on November 20, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. through the Chatham County Purchasing Portal. Key evaluation criteria include compliance with specifications, pricing structure, and ability to provide consistent, qualified labor across the specified departments.

The county has established a Minority and Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation goal of 30%, requiring bidders to demonstrate good faith efforts to subcontract with or purchase supplies from qualified M/WBE businesses. Contractors must complete various compliance documents, including a Drug-Free Workplace Certification, Non-Discrimination Statement, and Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) Affidavit. The base labor rate is set at $15.00 per hour, with contractors required to specify their mark-up percentage and potential annual increases for years 2-5 of the contract. The county reserves the right to award multiple contracts and adjust the number of laborers as needed. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, including commercial general liability, workers' compensation, and business automobile liability. The contract is initially for one year, with potential renewals for four additional one-year terms if all parties agree, and includes provisions for emergency medical treatment, tool usage, and potential contract modification based on departmental needs and workforce performance.