SLED Opportunity · CALIFORNIA · COUNTY OF VENTURA
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County of Ventura seeks proposals for Temporary Staffing Services to provide quality temporary personnel across county departments. Proposals due June 10, 2026. Contract may cover entire county or specific categories. Experience, background screening, and local presence preferred.
Introduction/PurposeThe County of Ventura (hereinafter referred to as County) invites your organization to submit a written proposal to provide Temporary Staffing Services on an as needed basis for locations throughout Ventura County. Successful Contractor shall work directly with County Human Resources Departments to provide quality temporary personnel in a timely manner to all Coun ty agencies/departments in accordance with the attached terms and conditions and instructions to offerors which by this reference is made a part hereof.Successful offeror shall also be responsible for testing, background screening, and orientation, and shall provide reports as identified herein.Offerors shall be regularly and continuously engaged in the business of providing temporary personnel in the occupational classifications for at least the last three (3) years to be considered for award. It is preferred that Offerors shall have an office or representative located within Ventura County and be available for communication with County representatives during the timeframe of 8:00am – 5:00pm Pacific Standard Time (PST).Proposals shall be due no later than 5:00 p.m. on June 10, 2026 for Temporary Staffing Services in accordance with the attached Terms and Conditions, Instructions to Offerors which by this reference are made a part hereof.The County reserves the right to make an award to a primary vendor for 1) the entire contract 2) by occupational category 3) by geographical area, or any combination thereof, whichever is in the best interest of the County.For consideration, proposals for the project must contain evidence of the offeror's experience and abilities in the specified area and other disciplines directly related to the proposed services, including management services necessary to assist the County in meeting compliance goals.BackgroundThe County currently retains a temporary employment services agency to fill various positions to meet specific business needs throughout the County. Temporary staff may be used to fill in during the following periods: vacations, leaves of absence, while recruiting for a position, or to supplement permanent staff during periods of increased demand. The duration of employment will vary depending on the specific needs of the hiring department, ranging from short-term to long-term assignments, not to exceed 90 days. Reference EXHIBIT A for a list of the most commonly requested job titles, and a description of the function of each.The County currently utilizes one agency to provide a wide variety of temporary staffing classifications.Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Expenditures $ 743,059.05 Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Estimated Expenditures $ 1,192,247.45These figures are provided only as information. It is neither expressly implied nor guaranteed that the amount shown will be achieved in the next contract period. Since trends are impossible to predict, and budget considerations could greatly impact areas of expenditure in the future, the County guarantees no minimum amounts to be expended against any contract which may result from this RFP.Action DatesThe following is an outline of the anticipated schedule for the proposal review and contract award.Issue Request for Proposal (RFP) May 12, 2026Last day for questions May 28, 2026Proposals Due June 10, 2026 Evaluation-award July 2026 Start Work TBDThe Contractor shall not commence work until a meeting between representatives of the contractor, and the County of Ventura is held. The meeting will be held at a County of Ventura site, at a time and date to be established. The schedule set forth above is subject to change.Questions Regarding RFPAll questions concerning this Proposal may be directed to GSA Senior Procurement Specialist (interim) Justin Tapia, under “Messages” tab of the solicitation online at: ventura.bonfirehub.com.
| Status | Event Name | Location | Description | Dates | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Open Date | Online Portal | Posting date for the Opportunity | May 12th 2026, 5:00 PM PDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Questions Due Date | Online Portal | Deadline to submit Questions | May 28th 2026, 5:00 PM PDT | N/A |
| Upcoming | Close Date | Online Portal | Deadline for Submissions | Jun 10th 2026, 5:00 PM PDT | N/A |
Note: Template files for the items below (BidTables, Questionnaires) are available in the Attachments section of this opportunity.
| Name | Type | # Files | Requirement | Instructions | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cover Letter-A cover letter, which shall be considered an integral part of the proposal, shall be signed by individual(s) who is/are authorized to bind offeror(s) contractually. The signature(s) must indicate the classification or position that the individual(s) hold in the firm. The cover letter shall designate a person or persons who may be contacted during the period of evaluation with questions or contract issues. Include name(s), title, address, telephone number, fax number and email address. | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | ||
| Financial Statement-Offeror(s) must provide a current financial statement or latest annual report. Offeror(s) shall make a definitive statement regarding their financial ability to perform the requirements hereunder. | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | ||
| Compensation - Proposal pricing shall include everything necessary for completion and fulfillment of the contract. All other costs must be detailed. No additional charges (e.g., for transportation, out-of-pocket expenses, etc.) will be allowed unless so specified herein. | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | ||
| Misc - Vendor Optional | File Type: Any (.*) | Multiple | Optional | ||
| W-9 form and current insurance document. (additional Insured will be required upon award) | File Type: PDF (.pdf) | Multiple | Required | ||
| RFP Instructions and General Information | Data Type: Yes/No | N/A | Required | ||
| RFP 6251 - Section 2 - Offerors Information Questionnaire (Q-57LU) | Questionnaire: Excel (.xlsx) | 1 | Required | You will need to fill out the provided Response Template for this Questionnaire. | Download |
| RFP 6251 - Section 4 - County of Ventura Contract Template (Q-29MO) | Questionnaire: Excel (.xlsx) | 1 | Required | You will need to fill out the provided Response Template for this Questionnaire. | Download |
| RFP 6251 - Section 3 - Requirements/Scope of Work, Plan & Approach, Compensation (Q-07HP) | Questionnaire: Excel (.xlsx) | 1 | Required | You will need to fill out the provided Response Template for this Questionnaire. | Download |
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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