Temporary Staffing and Recruitment Services

Dalhousie University is soliciting offers under RFSO DAL2026-23319101 to establish a non-exclusive Standing Offer List of qualified suppliers for temporary administrative staffing services. The objective is to secure competent, hourly-paid personnel on an as-needed basis for campuses in Halifax and Truro, Nova Scotia, and Saint John, New Brunswick. The scope of work covers several functional areas, including administrative/clerical, finance/accounting, marketing/communications, information technology, and retail/customer service. The contract features an initial three-year term starting December 4, 2026, with options to renew for up to two additional one-year terms, totaling a maximum of five years. Successful offerors will be selected based on a weighted scoring system consisting of non-price rated criteria (60 points) and a financial evaluation (40 points). Pricing is based on a fixed markup percentage applied to hourly pay rates established by the university. Awarded suppliers must maintain general liability insurance, adhere to the university's Supplier Code of Conduct, and utilize inclusive recruitment practices. Administrative requirements include electronic invoicing via the DalBuy portal with minimum 45-day payment terms and the provision of monthly candidate activity reports. Submissions are due by October 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time in Halifax, and must include a completed Submission Form and a pricing table submitted through the electronic bidding system.