Temporary Operational Assistance for Administrative Offices (2023-UWMSN-00135-RFB)

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking bids for temporary operational assistance for administrative offices through a Request for Bid (RFB) numbered 2023-UWMSN-00135-RFB. The procurement aims to provide temporary staffing services to fill administrative positions across various university departments experiencing staffing shortages and delays in permanent hiring. Bidders are required to submit resumes representing example candidates currently available, with the understanding that specific position details will be determined case-by-case. The solicitation allows vendors to submit proposals for a subset of available positions rather than all roles, and supports flexible work arrangements including in-person, remote, or hybrid configurations. Responses must be submitted online through the ShopUW+ platform by March 10, 2023, with all questions directed to David Brinkmeier via email. Temporary employees are expressly prohibited from supervising state employees or making decisions on grants and contracts, and all candidates will be subject to criminal background checks as specified in Section 4.3 of the RFP.

The procurement appears open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. There is no indication of an incumbent vendor, as this represents a new contract with no previous service provider. The solicitation does not specify predetermined quantities of openings, expected timelines, or precise assignment lengths, which suggests significant flexibility in potential contract value. Bidders are expected to indicate the number of qualified employees currently available and provide narrative explanations of potential changes in workforce availability. The University will likely evaluate bids based on candidate qualifications, availability, and the vendor's ability to quickly and effectively fill administrative support roles across various departments. While no specific budget range is mentioned, the contract's scope suggests a potentially significant procurement designed to address ongoing staffing challenges across university administrative offices in Dane County and Madison City, Wisconsin.