Workforce Ongoing Temporary Disaster-Recovery Staffing

The Florida Department of Commerce is soliciting proposals under solicitation 27-RFP-006-LJ to establish a statewide master contract for temporary staffing services. The selected contractor will support 21 Local Workforce Development Boards across 67 Florida counties by providing as-needed staffing for disaster-related employment, specifically for the cleanup, repair, and restoration of damaged properties and the provision of humanitarian assistance. Key responsibilities include referring qualified candidates for the Dislocated Worker Grant program, serving as the employer of record, and managing the deployment and administration of workers. The anticipated contract period is from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2029, with a duration of 36 months and the potential for three optional renewal years. Proposals are evaluated based on a point system focusing on past performance references and the proposed yearly average percentage management fee. The contractor must adhere to strict submission guidelines, requiring the technical and cost proposals to be packaged separately to avoid rejection. Essential requirements include providing Level One background screenings from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and maintaining cyber liability insurance of at least 10 million dollars per claim. Payment is managed by the individual Local Workforce Development Boards via monthly invoicing, potentially through the Ariba Supplier Network. The contract also mandates compliance with various federal and state standards, including the Davis-Bacon Act, the Florida Information Protection Act, and non-discrimination regulations.