Request for Bids: Temporary Staffing Services for Workforce Supplementation

The Mississippi Department of Employment Security is soliciting sealed bids to establish a requirements contract for Temporary Staffing Services aimed at supplementing its workforce across various agency locations statewide. The contract, anticipated to commence on December 30, 2025, and extend through December 31, 2028, with options for two additional annual renewals, seeks providers capable of delivering qualified personnel across multiple skill categories, including administrative, clerical, employment interviewers, data entry, and industrial tasks. The agency emphasizes the need for background checks, including Tier 1 and Tier 2 screenings, especially for positions with access to confidential or sensitive information, and requires staffing within 24 hours of request, with replacements also to be provided promptly. The contractor will be responsible for verifying employment records, administering skills tests, maintaining quality control, and ensuring compliance with all contractual and legal obligations, including insurance coverage and adherence to required clauses outlined in attachments. Bids must be submitted by July 16, 2025, with the opening scheduled for July 23, 2025, and should include comprehensive pricing based on a percentage markup over the hourly rates set by MDES. The procurement process involves evaluating responsiveness, responsibility, and references, with a minimum score requirement for references to ensure vendor capability. The contract will be administered with strict oversight, including daily supervision by MDES, quality inspections, and adherence to federal and state regulations, including the Mississippi Employment Protection Act. The bidding process mandates detailed documentation, including signed bid forms, references, and acknowledgment of amendments if applicable, with strict deadlines for submission and provisions for bid rejection if requirements are not met. The overall goal is to secure a responsible vendor capable of providing reliable, compliant, and cost-effective temporary staffing solutions to support MDES’s operational needs.