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Ranking of firms and agreements with the five highest-ranked firms for requirements of information technology staff augmentation (temporary staffing) services.
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Recommended Action:
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Approval of the ranking of firms and agreements with IT Resources (IT), SGS Technologie LLC (SGS), Infojini, Inc (Infojini), SoftHQ, Inc. (SoftHQ), and SoftSages Technology (SoftSages) for the requirements of staff augmentation (temporary staffing) services as needed by the Business Technology Services Department (BTS).
• This contract provides temporary technology related staffing services from local and national firms to augment the County’s workforce with contracted labor to support American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) approved projects.
• Funding is derived from the American Rescue Plan Act which expires December 31, 2026.
• The total contract value between all five contractors is not to exceed $3,000,000.00, effective through December 31, 2026.
• Fifty-three submissions were received and evaluated with IT, SGS, Infojini, SoftHQ and SoftSages deemed the highest ranked firms and recommended for award by BTS.
• Funding is partially available in already-approved ARPA projects. Because these contracts were bid to include language and requirements contained in 2 CFR Part 200 - Uniform Administrative Requirements, they may also be used for any upcoming Federally Funded in addition to ARPA.
Contract No. 23-0063-RFP in the total amount not to exceed $3,000,000.00 effective through December 31, 2026; Authorize the Chairman to approve and the Clerk of the Circuit Court to attest.
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Strategic Plan:
Create a Quality Workforce in a Positive, Supportive Organization
1.1 Recruit, select, and retain the most diverse and talented workforce
Deliver First-Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.3 Ensure effective and efficient delivery of county services and support
Summary:
Summary
This contract provides the Business Technology Services Department with technology related staffing augmentation services with local and national firms. Staff augmentation services are used to manage periods of increased workload, peak demands, special projects, seasonal needs or to provide workers on an immediate basis that may otherwise require a lengthy recruitment process.
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Background Information:
A request for proposal was released by the Purchasing and Risk management Division on February 10, 2023, resulting in fifty-three (53) submissions. After evaluation of the proposals by the evaluation committee, BTS recommended award to the five (5) highest ranked firms, IT, SGS, Infojini, SoftHQ and SoftSages.
Fiscal Impact:
Estimated three-year expenditure not to exceed: $3,000,000.00
Funding is derived from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). ARPA project requests are approved by OMB and managed by the requesting department.
Staff Member Responsible:
Jeff Rohrs, Director, Business Technology Services
Merry Celeste, Division Director, Purchasing & Risk, Administrative Services
Joe Lauro, Director, Administrative Services
Partners:
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Attachments:
Agreements (5)
Ranking