Awarded vendors
- Blue Arbor Inc
Description
The City of Mobile solicited sealed‑bid proposals to provide full payroll and staffing services for its “Youth Empowered for Success” (YES) summer internship program. The contractor becomes the employer of up to 150 interns (ages 16‑24), handling hiring, payroll processing, workers’ compensation, I‑9 verification, on‑site training, and all related HR compliance. Payment is made on a bi‑weekly basis at an hourly rate equal to the City‑set intern wage plus a percentage markup submitted by the vendor, with a ceiling of $120,000 per program year. The contract term covers the summer 2019 program (June–July) and may be renewed for two additional one‑year periods (2020 and 2021) if both parties agree. The award was granted to Blue Arbor Inc following a competitive sealed‑bid process.
• Scope: payroll processing, staffing, compliance, training, and reporting for up to 150 short‑term interns.
• Payment: hourly rate = City‑set wage + vendor markup; maximum contract value $120k per year, invoiced bi‑weekly, net 30.
• Requirements: Alabama business registration, City license, E‑Verify enrollment, Child‑Labor Certificate, ≥5 years relevant experience, and specified insurance coverages.