Professional Employer Organization (PEO) Services

Cameron County Workforce Development Board, operating as Workforce Solutions Cameron (WFSC), is seeking proposals for Professional Employer Organization (PEO) Services through RFP #25-RFP-10-260. The procurement targets comprehensive PEO services for 33 staff members with an annual payroll of approximately $2.5 million. Required services include payroll processing, tax reporting, benefits administration, human resource management, and worker's compensation. The PEO must maintain a master group single employer Health Insurance Benefit Plan and honor state and calendar tax caps. Proposals are due electronically via PDF by 3:00 p.m. Central Daylight-Saving Time on November 3, 2025, with the contract effective from January 1, 2026, for an initial twelve-month period and potential for up to four additional one-year renewals. The evaluation process will assess service design (30 points), demonstrated effectiveness (30 points), cost reasonableness (40 points), and Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) certification (5 points), totaling 105 possible points.

The solicitation includes a preference for Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) certification, with 5 points allocated in the evaluation criteria. The current PEO provider is ElevationHR, LLC from Humble, Texas, and the organization has been utilizing PEO services for five years. The organization currently offers a comprehensive benefits package including dental, vision, life, disability, and accident insurance, as well as a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions up to 6% of employee pay. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the annual payroll of $2.5 million provides insight into the potential contract value. Interested vendors must demonstrate the ability to provide a full suite of employment-related services, with a focus on comprehensive administrative support, benefits management, and compliance capabilities.