Materials Office Employment Services - Request for Information

The Florida Department of Transportation's Materials Office has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for Materials Employment Services, targeting temporary staffing solutions for their state office located in Gainesville. The procurement seeks vendor responses for three employment service classifications covering seasonal work, temporary staff absences, and specialized needs including laboratory and IT support roles. The proposed contract term is five years with potential three-year renewal options, anticipating approximately 50 staff transitioning from a previous staffing contract. Pay classifications range from entry-level positions ($15.00-$27.32/hour) to advanced roles ($19.00-$49.94/hour), with vendor markup rates capped at submitted proposal levels. Key deliverables include providing qualified temporary personnel, managing payroll, handling training costs, and offering required benefits such as vacation leave (4 hours per 80 hours worked), paid holidays, and 5 floating days annually. The RFI response deadline is February 7, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, with submissions required via email to melanie.sowers@dot.state.fl.us and CO.Purch@dot.state.fl.us.

The procurement does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation and liability insurance up to $2 million. Financial penalties for non-performance range from $100-$450 per day for late deliverables, and the Department reserves the right to award contracts to multiple vendors due to the complexity of requirements. While no specific budget range is provided, the scope suggests a substantial staffing investment covering multiple role classifications and potential long-term engagement. The RFI emphasizes that responses will be used for informational purposes and to potentially develop future procurement documents, with respondents remaining eligible for subsequent contracts. All information obtained is subject to public record laws as defined by Florida Statute Chapter 119, and any subsequent competitive solicitation will be advertised on the Florida Vendor Information Portal.