Description
The Town of Chapel Hill is seeking a qualified temporary‑personnel provider to supply solid‑waste collectors on an as‑needed basis. The contractor must be able to staff workers with very short notice (as early as 5:15 a.m. for a 6 a.m. start), conduct comprehensive drug/alcohol screening, background checks, and maintain required insurance coverage. Personnel will operate rear‑loading refuse trucks, lift heavy waste, and perform related duties while following the Town’s safety policies. The contract is a one‑year base term with up to four optional one‑year renewals and will be evaluated on cost competitiveness, ability to meet rapid staffing requests, and safety/compliance rigor.
• Provide temporary solid‑waste collectors (1‑9 workers per day) on short‑notice calls.
• Perform all required pre‑employment screening (drug/alcohol, background, E‑Verify).
• Maintain $1 M general liability, workers’ comp, and automobile insurance limits; supply PPE.
• Submit hourly rate (including all costs) and any additional fees; benchmark incumbent rate $24.25/hr.
• Contract starts Dec 1 2026; no guaranteed minimum weekly hours, only a 2‑hour minimum pay if a worker reports and is later canceled.