This contract is for temporary emergency labor services to be provided to Pinellas County. The contractor will provide temporary general or day laborers, particularly for emergency situations. The scope of work includes a range of physical tasks and responsibilities, including lifting, loading, unloading, and setting up equipment and supplies at multiple locations. The contractor must have established business operations in the local employment market, which is defined as Pinellas, Hillsborough, or Pasco County. The contract has a term of 48 months, with an option for renewal. The contract value is estimated to be $525,392.00.
Some key points about this contract include:
• The contractor is responsible for all employer requirements, including withholding of income taxes, social security, worker’s compensation, disability benefits, and all similar benefits.
• The contractor must provide senior managers' names, job titles, and contact details, who will be accessible 24/7 to coordinate with the County during contract activation.
• The contractor shall respond to contract-initiated phone calls within four hours and actively engage in conference calls to discuss potential roles, mission priorities, and required services.
• The contractor shall provide staff who are capable of working twelve-hour shifts, either day or night, and fulfill physical requirements, including sitting for a period of time, standing, kneeling, bending, lifting, and carrying.
• The contractor shall not depend on the unspecified work allowance as the work is not guaranteed and will only be authorized by the County on an as-needed basis.