The City of Port Arthur is seeking a staffing agency to provide temporary employment services on an as-needed basis. The agency will provide personnel for various positions, including administrative clerks, secretaries, and event laborers. The contract has a term of one year with an option to renew for two additional one-year periods. The city reserves the right to terminate the contract at any time with ten days' written notice. The staffing agency will be responsible for performing employment screening, including drug screening and background checks, and will provide administration and maintenance of all employment and payroll records.
Some key points to consider:
• The city operates 24/7 and may require temporary employees to work any shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• The city reserves the right to immediately terminate any employee provided by the agency who is deemed unsatisfactory.
• The agency shall provide a candidate within two hours of request for all employees except event laborers, who must be provided within one hour.
• The agency shall provide the city with a minimum of two agency employee work and after-hour contact numbers.
• The city will have thirty days to pay an invoice after receipt.
• The agency may request an increase or decrease in hourly rates prior to any renewal period, subject to city approval.