Temporary Personnel Services

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) - St. Louis District has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) seeking qualified organizations to provide temporary personnel services across five counties: St. Louis, St. Louis City, St. Charles, Jefferson, and Franklin. The solicitation requests bids for four specific personnel classifications: Laborer, Clerk, Senior Clerk, and Technician, to be provided on an as-needed basis. Vendors must meet minimum experience and training qualifications for each personnel classification, with services primarily required between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, excluding major holidays. The initial contract period runs from the Notice to Proceed through February 28, 2021, with options to renew for two additional one-year periods. Bids are due by February 24, 2020 at 10:00 AM CST, and the contract will be awarded on a multiple award basis by county using the lowest and best price principle. Bidders must submit firm, fixed hourly rates for the original contract period and maximum hourly rates for potential renewal periods, with overtime rates of 1.5x applying for hours worked over 40 per week or on specified holidays.

The IFB encourages, but does not mandate, Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation of 10% and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation of 5%. No specific set-aside requirements exist for disadvantaged enterprises. The previous contract, which expired on October 31, 2019, was held by two vendors: Penmac Staffing Services Inc. (who was paid $29,673.73) and Above All Personnel (who was paid $34,608.60) over a two-year period. MoDOT does not guarantee any minimum usage of the contract and reserves the right to obtain services from alternative sources if needed. The solicitation includes provisions for a potential hiring fee if MoDOT decides to permanently hire a temporary worker within 90 days of their initial placement. Vendors must provide proof of insurance coverage, including general liability ($500,000/$3,000,000), automobile liability ($500,000/$3,000,000), and workers' compensation. While the exact budget range is not specified, the previous contract's spending provides some indication of potential contract value.