26-067 Three (3) Year Contract for Temporary Employee Services

The City of Pensacola is seeking one or more qualified firms to provide a flexible, on‑demand temporary staffing program for a three‑year period. The contractor will act as the employer of record, handling recruitment, screening, payroll, taxes, workers’ compensation, and any required certifications. Assignments can range from a few days to several months, including positions that operate City vehicles or equipment. The City will award multiple contracts (primary/secondary) by staffing category, with no guaranteed minimum volume. Proposals must include detailed staffing approaches, cost markup structures, and references. The contract may be renewed up to three additional one‑year extensions. • Publication: 09/30/2026; Question deadline: 10/19/2026; Proposal deadline: 10/29/2026 (2:30 PM CT) • Opening: 10/30/2026 (10:00 AM CT) via Microsoft Teams • Estimated annual spend: $2.25 M (total ≈ $6.75 M over three years) • Required services: recruitment, background/drug screening, payroll, tax withholding, workers’ comp, E‑Verify, insurance, after‑hours support • Mandatory local presence in Escambia/Santa Rosa (or nearby FL/AL counties) • Evaluation criteria: qualifications, staffing approach, responsiveness, cost markup, references, small‑/veteran‑business certifications.