Temporary Staffing Services (TSS)

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of General Services, Bureau of Procurement, is soliciting bids for Temporary Staffing Services (TSS) across multiple state agencies under ITB-26-00241-AAAY, with bids due October 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time and pre-bid questions due September 22, 2026.

The scope encompasses temporary personnel in administrative support, information technology, professional services, and skilled trades. Bidders must provide hourly rates for various job classifications, with pricing firm for the initial contract term. Bidders must be registered in the Pennsylvania Supplier Portal and SAP system prior to bid submission.

The contract term is anticipated to be three years from award, with two optional one-year renewals at the Commonwealth's discretion, for a potential five-year period. The Commonwealth will award to multiple vendors through a multi-award system; agencies select from awarded contractors based on need and pricing. Payment terms are Net 30 days from invoice receipt.

Insurance requirements include general liability of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, professional liability of $1 million per occurrence, and workers' compensation as required by Pennsylvania law. Contractors are responsible for all employment-related obligations including payroll, taxes, and benefits for temporary staff.

The Commonwealth emphasizes use of small diverse businesses and encourages their participation, though no formal set-aside or preference program is identified. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held September 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM via Microsoft Teams.