Third-Party Employer of Record Services

The State of Oregon, Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST), is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Third-Party Employer of Record Services. The RFP is applicable to the State of Oregon as well as Marion County and the City of Salem. The services required include staffing, payroll processing, payroll funding, and serving as the employer of record for contractors or the Oregon-Idaho High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (OR-ID HIDTA) program. The initial term of the Blanket Purchase Order (BPO) resulting from this RFP is anticipated to be through December 31, 2026, with options to renew up to a maximum of 10 years. Proposals are due by April 2, 2024 at 2:00 PM PST, and the state anticipates awarding one BPO from this RFP. The evaluation criteria focus on the vendor's experience, implementation timeline, payroll and tax compliance, onboarding and offboarding processes, benefits administration, workers' compensation management, compliance with labor laws, risk management, record keeping, and employee/administrative support.

The State of Oregon encourages participation from certified small businesses, including disadvantaged, minority-owned, woman-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and emerging small businesses. The RFP does not provide details on any set-aside designations, incumbent vendors, or budget ranges, but it emphasizes the importance of providing certified firms equal opportunities to participate in the performance of the contract.