Professional Employer Service for Skilled Construction/Maintenance Trades Workers

Tarrant County College District (TCCD) is seeking a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) to provide skilled construction and maintenance trades workers through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP #25-018). The procurement aims to establish annual agreements with multiple licensed vendors to supply workers across various trade classifications, including carpenters, electricians, general maintenance laborers, painters, plumbers, HVAC specialists, groundskeepers, irrigation specialists, construction managers, warehouse assistants, and administrative office assistants. The solicitation includes estimated labor requirements ranging from 108 hours for painters to 10,098 hours for general maintenance laborers, with workers to be deployed across TCCD locations in Fort Worth, Texas. Proposals must be submitted through the Bonfire bid portal by Tuesday, June 03, 2025, at 2:00 PM local time, with a virtual initial public conference scheduled for Thursday, May 08, 2025, at 1:00 PM. The contract will be structured under Texas Labor Code Section 91.00115, defining workers as "Covered Employees" and establishing a comprehensive framework for procuring skilled trades personnel to support the college district's maintenance and construction needs.

The RFP does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Interested vendors must be licensed Professional Employer Organizations capable of providing comprehensive workforce solutions across multiple trade classifications. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the available documentation, the extensive labor hour estimates suggest a potentially significant contract value, with requirements spanning multiple worker categories. Vendors will need to demonstrate capability to provide skilled workers across diverse trades, with the ability to quickly deploy personnel to support TCCD's maintenance and construction operations. Direct inquiries about the RFP should be directed to Darren King, the Construction Purchasing Manager. The procurement approach indicates TCCD intends to establish multiple vendor agreements, allowing flexibility in workforce sourcing and ensuring comprehensive coverage of their skilled trades personnel needs.