Statewide Temporary Staffing Services

The Idaho Division of Purchasing is soliciting bids for Statewide Temporary Staffing Services through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) Event 546, seeking qualified vendors to provide temporary staffing across multiple professional categories. The procurement covers temporary staff for Administrative Support, Commercial/Industrial Workers, Healthcare Staffing Services, and Professional Services positions on an as-needed basis. Vendors must submit fully burdened markup rates that include all operating and personnel expenses, with awards being made to the responsive, responsible bidder with the lowest markup rate by region. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for June 20, 2024, with electronic bid submissions due by July 22, 2024, via the IPRO system. The contract will have an initial one-year term with potential renewals up to a total of five years. Bidders must demonstrate capability to handle hiring, firing, taxes, workers' compensation, and benefits for temporary staff, who will not be considered state employees. Evaluation will focus on pricing, responsiveness, and the vendor's ability to meet the diverse staffing needs of state agencies.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions mentioned for disadvantaged enterprises in the procurement documents. The State of Idaho does not guarantee a minimum or maximum contract value, and ordering agencies may implement additional invoicing requirements. The total annual budget and potential contract value are not explicitly defined, suggesting flexibility in usage and potential contract volume. No incumbent vendors are identified in the provided documentation. The procurement appears open to a wide range of staffing agencies capable of providing comprehensive temporary workforce solutions across multiple professional domains. The contract will be administered through the Idaho Division of Purchasing, with individual state agencies able to utilize the contract for their specific temporary staffing needs. Vendors should be prepared to provide staffing services across various regions and professional categories, with the ability to quickly and efficiently deploy qualified temporary personnel.