STC temporary personnel services

The State of South Carolina is soliciting a Statewide Term Contract for Temporary Personnel Staffing Services through Solicitation Number 5400028488, seeking to establish a qualified providers list (QPL) for temporary staffing across all counties. The contract will run from June 15, 2025 to June 14, 2030, with an initial one-year term and potential for four additional one-year renewals. Contractors must provide white-collar and blue-collar temporary personnel services, with specific requirements including maintaining a full-service office within 45 minutes of the serviced county and having placed a minimum of 100 temporary workers in South Carolina within the last six months. Pricing is structured with maximum mark-up percentages of 40% for white-collar positions and 45% for blue-collar positions, with invoicing based on hourly pay rates determined by the Using Governmental Unit plus the proposed mark-up. Key qualifications include mandatory background checks, drug screening, and compliance with established minimum and maximum hourly pay rates for various job classifications. The solicitation covers a wide range of positions from administrative and clerical roles to substitute teachers and casual labor, with detailed job descriptions and pay structures provided in the attachments.

The contract appears to be open to all qualified temporary staffing service providers, with no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises explicitly mentioned in the provided documents. The contract is mandatory for state agencies and optional for political subdivisions, with no guaranteed minimum purchase quantities. Contractors will be required to pay an administrative services fee of 1.25% of total purchases and provide comprehensive reporting through the attached reporting template. Holiday pay is specified at double time with up to a 25% additional markup. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the contract suggests significant potential for earnings across multiple government and educational entities. The solicitation includes rigorous security assessment requirements, with contractors needing to complete a detailed security questionnaire demonstrating their ability to protect sensitive government information. Contractors must also provide a point of contact for order placement and administrative fee reporting, ensuring clear communication channels throughout the contract period.