The State of Georgia, specifically Georgia State University, issued a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for temporary dining staff services. The contract was awarded to three vendors: Corporate Temps, Garuda, and Upshift Work, LLC. The contract is for a period of one year with four one-year renewal options. The vendors will provide temporary hourly employees for Georgia State University's PantherDining operation, including bakers, counter staff/cashiers, catering attendants, line cooks, dishwashers, and custodial workers. The contract includes requirements for insurance, sales and use tax compliance, and delivery of services.
• The RFQ process involved the evaluation of supplier responses, and the contract was awarded based on the most advantageous bid, considering price and other factors.
• The contract includes a requirement for the vendors to provide a list of colleges or universities for which they have provided similar services in the past three years.
• The vendors must also provide documentation of their ability to maintain a 95% fill rate for up to 120 qualified employees daily.
• The contract includes a provision for the State Entity to reserve the right to require the immediate removal of any employee from the Georgia State accounts for any reason.
• The vendors must agree to provide services in a proper, work-like, and dignified manner appropriate in an institution of higher education.