Wayne State University issued a three‑year RFP to secure temporary research personnel across a broad range of scientific, clinical, and data‑science roles. The contract will be awarded to staffing firms that can furnish hourly‑rate rates for specialized positions, with the university handling invoicing and payment on net‑30 terms. Vendors must provide insurance certificates, comply with diversity‑spend reporting, and cover pre‑employment screening costs within their rates. The scope includes on‑campus work in Detroit, a 1,000‑hour limit per temporary employee, and the possibility of converting staff to permanent hires after 60 days. The base term ends 31 Dec 2027 with two optional one‑year extensions.
• Service: Provision of hourly‑priced temporary research staff (clinical, laboratory, data science, QA, etc.)
• Duration: 3‑year base term, optional extensions to 2029
• Evaluation: Rates for as many classifications as possible, insurance compliance, financial transparency, and diversity reporting