HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 10 - Temporary Employment MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER�\
MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 5, 2017
SUBJECT: APPROVAL TO RENEW ANNUAL CONTRACTS FOR
TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval to renew annual contracts for temporary employment
services with Abacus Corporation and Temporaries of Texas, Inc.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funds for this purchase are available in various departmental accounts in an estimated
annual amount of$250,000.00.
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this contract is to establish fixed annual pricing for temporary employment
services for various departments. The primary contract will be with Abacus Corporation
and the secondary will be with Temporaries of Texas, Inc.
Bids were taken in accordance with Local Government Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B,
Section 252.021 (a) and Section 252.041 (a). The bid advertisement was posted in the
Fort Worth Star-Telegram on July 28 and August 4, 2016. There were 48 invitations sent
out through the eBid Procurement system. There were five bids received. The contract
was for an initial one-year period with four, one-year renewal options. If approved, this will
be for the first renewal available.
Staff recommends approval.
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