Title
Resolution Approving a Temporary Services Contract in the Amount of $968,454.36 Between the City of Greensboro and Patriot Staffing, Inc.
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Department: Water Resources
Council District: All
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Steven Drew, 373-7893
Contact 2 and Phone: Kristine Williams, 373-2556
PURPOSE:
Patriot Staffing, Inc. is being requested to provide temporary staffing services for the Water Resources Department. City Council approval for a three-year Temporary Services Contract with Patriot Staffing, Inc. in the amount of $968,454.36 is requested.
BACKGROUND:
Water Resources wishes to enter into a three-year Temporary Services Contract with Patriot Staffing, Inc., a HUB certified minority owned business. A request for proposals was sent directly to companies within Guilford and surrounding counties, including 12 HUB certified businesses, and posted on the City's website. Patriot Staffing, Inc. was the only company who responded. The company has provided reliable service in the past, and offered competitive rates on their proposal compared to past contracts.
Temporary services are needed to assist with flushing operations to maintain water quality in the distribution system, plant maintenance activities, meter reading and replacement, and administrative support. Temporary services provide a cost-effective way for the department to meet fluctuating demands for certain labor needs, and provides coverage for essential duties of vacant positions during the recruitment process.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Funding for this contract in FY 2014-2015 in the amount of $292,584.40 is budgeted in the following Water and Sewer Operating Budget temporary services accounts: 501-7011-01.5414 ($27,144.00), 501-7012-01.5414 ($75,400.00), 501-7013-01.5414 ($48,256.00), 501-7023-01.5414 ($96,523.60), and 501-7056-01.5414 (45,260.80). Funding for year two in the amount of $321,842.84 and for year three in the amount of $354,027.12 will follow the same distribution percentage per account, provided that sufficient appropriations are approved by City Council in succeeding fiscal years.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
The Water Resources Department recommends approval of the Temporary Services Contract with Patriot Staffing, Inc. in the amount of $968,454.36.