Direct Hire Services RFP 50-2526010 - Sourcing Event

The North Carolina Community College System is soliciting proposals for direct hire staffing services to support the hiring needs of all 58 community colleges across the state on an as-needed basis. The contract is structured as a one-year firm pricing agreement with a potential three-year initial term and an option for extension, targeting vendors capable of delivering end-to-end recruitment for roles spanning professional, clerical, custodial, grounds, faculty, leadership, student services, and workforce education categories. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the electronic Vendor Portal by June 10, 2026, and must include mandatory attachments covering cost proposals, HUB vendor information, worker location reporting, financial certifications, and customer references. Vendors are required to comply with state-specific regulations, including conducting pre-employment 10-panel drug testing and comprehensive criminal background checks on all personnel, with ongoing reporting obligations for any criminal litigation, investigations, or arrests involving assigned staff. Performance is evaluated based on technical approach, vendor experience, references, cost, and project organization with a best-value trade-off award methodology, emphasizing quality and timeliness over lowest price alone. Invoices must be submitted monthly to the participating community college, and vendors must maintain financial stability, notify the state of material changes, and adhere to North Carolina’s general terms and conditions. Successor personnel substitutions require prior written approval, and the state retains the right to conduct additional background checks. HUB participation is encouraged, with a goal of achieving at least 10% utilization of diverse subcontractors. The contract is administered by Melinda Deir-Boyette, and all services are performed throughout North Carolina with no specified FOB terms or CLIN structure, relying instead on category-based pricing submitted by vendors.