Project Information

Bid Title

IFB for Temporary Employment Services

Issuing Agency

State Government of North Carolina

Location

North Carolina

Published Date

May 15, 2026

Closing Date

May 29, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

556-ABSS Staffing 26-27

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Project Description

Solicitation Number:	556-ABSS Staffing 26-27
Project Title:	IFB for Temporary Employment Services
Description:	This invitation for bid is for employment services companies to provide temporary food service staff and provide interim to permanent hire for Alamance Burlington School Nutrition Services for schools on an "as needed" basis.
Opening Date:	5/29/2026 10:00 AM
Posted Date:	5/15/2026
Status:	Open
Department:	ALAMANCE-BURLINGTON SCHOOL SYSTEM

Solicitation Number * 556-ABSS Staffing 26-27	Department ALAMANCE-BURLINGTON SCHOOL SYSTEM	Status Reason Open
Opening Date 2026-05-29T10:00:00.0000000	Posted Date * 2026-05-15T14:04:56.0000000Z	Primary Commodity Code Temporary personnel services
Mandatory Conference/Site Visit — —	Special Instructions —	Solicitation Type * Select RFP IFB RFI
Owner Lori Snow
Description This invitation for bid is for employment services companies to provide temporary food service staff and provide interim to permanent hire for Alamance Burlington School Nutrition Services for schools on an "as needed" basis.

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Alamance Burlington Schools

School Nutrition Services

1712 Vaughn Rd, Burlington NC 27217

Tel: (336) 570-6080

Fax: (336) 570-6680

Invitation for Bid

FOR

Temporary Employment Services

Issued on: May 15, 2026

Due Date: Friday May 29, 2026 at 10:00 am

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and

institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital

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equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

Alamance Burlington Schools

School Nutrition Services

Invitation for Bid

Items for Bid:

Temporary Employment Services

Type of Contract:

Annual with Option to extend contract for a maximum of

four (4) additional years, one (1) year increments)

Contract Period:

August 1th, 2026 – July 31th, 2027

Deadline for submitting questions:

Date:

Time: 10:00 A.M.

Contact: Lori Snow

May 22th, 2026

lori_snow@abss.k12.nc.us

IFB Due:

Friday May 29, 2026

10:00 A.M.

Submit Proposals to: lori_snow@abss.k12.nc.us or ABSS School Nutrition 1712 Vaughn Rd.

Burlington NC 27217 c/o Lori Snow

If you do not plan to submit a proposal, please complete the NO BID RESPONSE

attachment and email it to lori_snow@abss.k12.nc.us .

Alamance Burlington Schools reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive any

irregularities or technicalities.

INTENT

This invitation for bid is for employment services companies to provide temporary food service staff and

provide interim to permanent hire for Alamance Burlington School Nutrition Services for schools on an "as

needed" basis.

LENGTH OF CONTRACT

August 1, 2026 - July31. 2027. Unless this contract is renewed beyond the expiration of this contract, this

contract shall terminate on July 31, 2026. Alamance Burlington Schools can request renewal for a period not

to exceed four (4) additional terms of one (l) year each at the same or lower fixed fee rate. Employees will earn

the same base pay as a new incoming FS Asst with School Nutrition.

AWARD CRITERIA

Award will be based on the best competitive vendor fixed fee.

Alamance Burlington School Nutrition Services reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids if deemed to be in

the best interest of our district. The right is reserved to award this contract to a single overall bidder for all

services.

As provided by statute, the award will be based on the most responsive and responsible bid as deemed in the

best interest of Alamance Burlington School Nutrition Services. Bidders should show (example hourly price)

prices, but are requested also to offer a total price.

All bids must be received by May 29, 2026 at 10:00am. at which time, all submitted bids will be opened. Any

bids received after the deadline will not be considered.

Email your bids to Lori Snow at lori_snow@abss.k12.nc.us or Mail to: School Nutrition 1712 Vaughn Rd.

Burlington NC 27217 c/o Lori Snow.

General Instructions

The evaluation and selection of a temporary employment service vendor will be based on the vendor's

submitted bids. Failure to respond to the bid requirements in this IFB may be the basis for rejecting the

submitted bid.

Requests for Clarification

The SFA will not be bound by or be responsible for any interpretations or conclusions drawn from the IFB. All

questions or requests for additional information must be submitted by May 22, 2026 by 2:00 pm. Questions

should be emailed to Lori Snow at, lori_snow@abss.k12.nc.us. Any questions the SFA feels are pertinent to all

interested vendors, the SFA will email the questions and answers to each vendor as an addendum to the IFB. In

NO event may a vendor rely on any oral statement or communication by ABSS or its agents, advisors or

consultants.

Procurement Method

A competitive bid process will be used to procure services from the vendor. All procurement transactions shall

be conducted in a manner that provides maximum free and open competition with Federal regulations as

defined in 7 CFR 3016.

Bid Submission

All submissions of written bids must include:

1. Pricing: Billing rates and other billable charges that may apply

2. Conversion period: Amount of time a temporary employee must work prior to being eligible for hire by

ABSS.

And School Nutrition Services required forms fully executed:

1. Bid Certification form

2. Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters

3. Certification of Lobbying

4. HUB statement

5. Deviation/Compliance form

6. Provide verification of minimal insurance coverage which would cover assigned temporary personnel.

7. Iran Divestment Requirement Form

Failure to return or sign all necessary documents requested as part of this IFB response will result in the rejection

of the entire bid.

A representative of the vendor who is authorized to enter into contracts on behalf of the vendor must sign the

Bid Certification form. The person signing the bid must indicate his/her title along with a signature. Bids

received without the proper signature will not be considered.

Vendors or authorized representatives are expected to fully inform themselves as to the terms, conditions,

requirements and specifications of this IFB before submitting bids. Failure to do so, will be at the vendor's own

risk. The law makes no allowance for errors or omission or commission on the part of the vendor; furthermore,

the vendor cannot secure relief on the plea of error or ignorance concerning any requirement included in the

IFB.

Conflict of Interest

All vendors must disclose in writing with the bid the name of any employee of ABSS who owns, directly or

indirectly, an interest of five percent (5%) or more in the vendor's firm or any of its branches or subsidiaries.

By submitting a bid, the vendor certifies that there is no relationship between the vendor and any person or

entity which is or gives the appearance of a conflict of interest related to this IFB.

Incurring Cost

Alamance Burlington School Nutrition Services is not responsible for any cost incurred by the bidders in replying

to this IFB.

Right to Reject or Negotiate Contract Terms

The Alamance Burlington School Nutrition Services department reserves the right to reject any and all bids. In

addition, ABSS School Nutrition Services retains the right to negotiate any terms of the contract.

Termination for Default

At any time, the School System may terminate this Contract immediately and without prior notice if provider is

unable to meet goals and timetables or if the School System is dissatisfied with the quality of services provided

Bid Requirements

The vendor should include the detailed model for providing services identified below.

1. Vendor will recruit, interview, employ and ensure compliance with all 1-9 and/or EVerify requirements

2. Vendor will use screening procedures including background checks when hiring individuals to be assigned

to work as temporary and interim to permanent food service staff with Alamance Burlington School

Nutrition Services.

3. Vendors will submit a copy of the background check for any and all temporary employees sent to work in

a school.

4. Vendors will maintain all personnel and payroll required for all temporary workers as required by federal,

state and local law.

5. Vendors will be responsible for paying each temporary employee all wages owed and offer each temporary

food service worker with the benefits that the vendor decides to offer.

6. Vendors shall comply with all state and federal employment laws and are responsible for paying,

withholding and transmitting payroll taxes; provide unemployment insurance and workmen's

compensation claims involving temporary food service workers.

7. Vendors will ensure employees get the Health Examination Certificate filled out by a medical professional

before employment.

Insurance and indemnification Requirements

1. If awarded a contract, the Proposer will provide a Certificate of Liability Insurance. The Proposer must

provide 30 days written notice to the district prior to the expiration of the insurance. The specific minimum

requirements are:

2. Workers' Compensation Insurance: Statutory Workers' Compensation Insurance, including Employer's

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 561320Temporary Help Services

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