Request for Proposals for Temporary Staffing for Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville

The City of Asheville is seeking a qualified temporary‑staffing firm (or firms) to provide on‑demand labor for events at Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville. The contract will cover two primary service categories: unskilled labor (custodial, set‑up/take‑down, general event support) and food‑service staff (bartenders, concession operators). The vendor must act as the employer for all assigned personnel, handling recruitment, background checks, payroll, taxes, workers’ compensation, and compliance (E‑Verify, OSHA, etc.). Staffing will be as‑needed, typically 0‑5 staff per shift but up to 15 for larger events, with a requirement to replace rejected staff within two hours. The agreement is a one‑year term beginning 1 July 2026, with two optional one‑year renewals, and the vendor must maintain a local office in Asheville for recruitment and administration. Key compliance items include insurance minimums, ABI/MWBE outreach (6.39 % MWBE spend goal), and a markup‑based pricing structure that will be evaluated (20 % of total score). • Service categories: ~80 % unskilled labor, ~20 % food‑service staff. • Staffing volume: average 0–5 staff per shift, up to 15 for large events; rapid 2‑day notice for assignments. • Vendor responsibilities: full employer obligations, background checks, E‑Verify, local office, insurance, ABI/MWBE reporting. • Contract term: 1 year with two optional 1‑year renewals; start date 1 July 2026. • Evaluation: technical (80 %) + pricing (20 %); highest‑scoring proposal wins, not necessarily lowest price.