Workforce Ongoing Temporary Disaster-Recovery Staffing

The Florida Department of Commerce is seeking a qualified contractor to provide on‑demand temporary staffing and related training for disaster‑recovery efforts across the state’s 21 Local Workforce Development Boards, covering 67 counties. The contract will be a cost‑reimbursement agreement lasting 36 months, beginning in October 2026, with the ability to renew for up to three additional one‑year periods. Services include recruiting, onboarding, and managing temporary workers who will perform cleanup, repair, restoration, and humanitarian assistance after a declared disaster. The contractor must be able to mobilize staff quickly, maintain compliance with state procurement rules, and submit detailed cost proposals and certifications. • Scope: Temporary staffing (recruit, train, manage) for disaster‑related projects. • Geographic coverage: Statewide, 67 counties via 21 LWDBs. • Contract type: Cost‑reimbursement, 36‑month base term, possible 3‑year renewal. • Delivery: As‑needed basis, with a 30‑day start‑up window after award. • Mandatory certifications: Vendor certification, debarment, drug‑free workplace, foreign‑country of concern, etc. • Submission deadline: 2:30 PM EST, 3 Sep 2026; proposals opened 3 Sep 2026 at 3:00 PM. • Evaluation criteria: Price, qualifications, experience, technical approach, past performance.