HR consulting services

The State of South Carolina, specifically the State Treasurer's Office through the State Fiscal Accountability Authority, is seeking multiple qualified vendors to provide human resource recruitment consulting services for specialized positions in banking, accounting, finance, and information technology. The procurement is for ad hoc recruitment services, including industry analysis, targeted search and selection, preliminary talent screening, and interview organization for permanent positions below Band 8 level. Vendors will be compensated on an hourly rate basis, with services to be procured through individual purchase orders per vacancy. Key deliverables include sourcing candidates, conducting screenings, coordinating interviews, and providing background checks. Evaluation criteria will equally consider average time-to-fill rate, price, references, qualifications, and proposed methodology. The solicitation requires offerors to have a minimum of five years of industry experience and submit detailed documentation including financial statements, comparable contract references, and insurance coverage. Critical dates include a proposal submission deadline of January 12, 2023, at 11:00 AM, with questions due by December 6, 2022, at 5:00 PM, and an anticipated award date of March 6, 2023. The contract will commence on March 14, 2023, and run for an initial two-year term with potential three one-year renewals, creating a maximum five-year contract period.

The solicitation does not specify any specific set-asides for disadvantaged or minority-owned businesses, though offerors are encouraged to indicate minority business participation in their proposals. Vendors must be registered as South Carolina vendors and maintain Commercial General Liability insurance with limits of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence. No incumbent vendor information was provided in the documentation. The State Treasurer's Office hired ten permanent full-time employees in 2022, but no minimum work volume is guaranteed under this contract. Contractors will be responsible for all aspects of recruitment, including sourcing, screening, and interview coordination, with invoices to be submitted monthly. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the contract will be structured on an hourly rate basis for time worked up to authorized hours, with the potential for multiple contractors to be assigned to the same vacancy at the State's discretion. Compliance with South Carolina procurement laws, ethics provisions, and drug-free workplace requirements is mandatory for all potential contractors.