Payroll Services for 3rd Party Reviewers

The Education Service Center Region 11 (ESC Region 11) is seeking a vendor to provide payroll services for approximately 1,500 third-party reviewers. The selected vendor will be responsible for establishing and maintaining reviewer pay records, processing payments, issuing payments in compliance with applicable laws, and providing financial and audit documentation. The vendor must demonstrate experience in providing payroll services for government or grant-funded programs and have familiarity with education or public-sector funding environments. The contract will be for a one-year term, with the option to renew annually for up to four additional years. • The vendor must be able to accept time and compensation documentation from the hiring entity in electronic format and validate its completeness. • The vendor must be able to process payments on a defined schedule and issue payments via direct deposit or paper check. • The vendor must demonstrate compliance with federal and Texas payroll regulations and have internal controls to prevent unauthorized payments. • The vendor must provide payment registers, summary reports, and payroll tax reports, as well as documentation suitable for state and federal grant audits.