DEPARTMENT
Senior Services
REQUESTED ACTION (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval of statewide contract - Department of Senior Services, SWC99999-SPD0000136-003A Temporary Staffing Services in an amount not to exceed $134,288.98 with New World Employment dba Snelling (Tucker, GA), to provide staffing services to support the operation of the Department of Senior Services facilities. Effective July 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. (APPROVED)
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-462, requests for approval of statewide contracts of more than $100,000 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 ?
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IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
Yes
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND: The Department of Senior Services will use the Temporary Staffing Services through New World Employment to support staffing needs at Multipurpose Facilities.
Scope of Work: The contractor will provide temporary staffing for class instruction and administrative support in the four senior multipurpose facilities. The vendor has the compacity to backfill vacancies within 24 hours and the availability of temporary placements for full-time positions during recruitment, extended illness, or other extended leave and provide staffing as needed. The vendor performs pre-employment testing requirements, background screening, and drug screens in accordance with the County policies, in addition to 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 ...
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