DEPARTMENT
Senior Services
REQUESTED ACTION
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Request approval of a statewide contract - Department of Senior Services, SWC99999-SPD0000136-003A, Temporary Staffing Services in an amount not to exceed $116,270.06 with New World Employment (Tucker, GA), to provide staffing services to support the operation of the Department of Senior Services facilities. Effective dates: January 1, 2024, through June 30, 2024. (APPROVED)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-462, requests for approval of statewide contracts of more than $100,000.00 shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM
Health and Human Services
COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
All Districts ?
District 1 ?
District 2 ?
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District 6 ?
IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
Yes
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND: The Department of Senior Services will use the Temporary Staffing Services to support staffing needs at Multipurpose Facilities and Adult Day Health Programs.
Scope of Work: A quicker response time in filling specialty positions; The availability of temporary placements for full-time positions during recruitment, extended illness, or other extended leave. The vendor can backfill vacancies within 24 hours. The vendor performs pre-employment testing requirements, background screening, and drug screens in accordance with the County policies. The vendor performs reference checks (personal and business).
Community Impact: Limits the time needed to fill positions, resulting in less of a service disruption to senior facility participants, thus having no negative impact.
Department Recommendation: The Department of Senior Services recommends approval of this item.
Project Implications: Future budgetary implications may include the possibility of requesting an increase in spending authority, which will depend upon the number of staff in the affected positions that may resig...
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