Payroll Services for the 2016 Summer Youth Employment Program

The contract is for payroll services for the 2016 Summer Youth Employment Program, which will provide employment opportunities for approximately 1,300 youth between the ages of 16-24. The vendor will be responsible for issuing payroll on a bi-weekly basis, carrying all liability and Workers' Compensation Insurance costs, and withholding and paying all payroll taxes as required by law. The contract amount is estimated to be $2,138,252.00, and the contract period is from May 1, 2016 to September 30, 2016. The scope of work includes supporting the staffing needs of pre-determined work sites, obtaining contracts with work sites, issuing payroll checks to youth, and providing comprehensive payroll reports to the Department of Job and Family Services. • The contract is for a single organization that meets the criteria through the responses to the bid. • The vendor must be registered and in good standing as a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) with the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation. • The vendor must have the ability to partner with a local banking institution to set up cost-free checking accounts for participants. • The vendor must have experience in carrying out youth employment or similar programs in coordination with multiple worksites. • The contract amount is estimated to be $2,138,252.00, and the contract period is from May 1, 2016 to September 30, 2016.