Opportunity
Little Rock School District Ionwave #RFP26-021
Temporary Staffing Services for General Laborers and Non-CDL Drivers – Little Rock School District
Posted
May 12, 2026
Respond By
May 26, 2026
Identifier
RFP26-021
NAICS
561320
The Little Rock School District is seeking proposals from staffing agencies for a term contract to provide temporary general laborers and non-CDL drivers for the 2026-2027 school year. - Government Buyer: - Little Rock School District, Procurement Department - Vendors Mentioned: - The Hughes Agency - Onin Staffing - Encode Inc - ACI Health Inc - Additional agencies listed in bid tabulation - Products/Services Requested: - Temporary staffing services for general laborers and non-CDL drivers - Assignments may be short-term (1-5 days) or extended (several weeks) - Duties include operation of forklifts, motorized pallet jacks, vans, and light trucks (no CDL required) - No transport of non-employee passengers - Pay and bill rates for both laborers and drivers (hourly rates provided by vendors) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Comprehensive applicant screening: interview, skills evaluation, reference check, orientation, drug testing, and criminal background check - District may hire temporary staff as permanent employees after 18 consecutive weeks at no additional cost - Proposals must include company profile, experience, safety/training plan, staffing and assignment plan, and references - Services provided during school hours (6:30 am to 5:00 pm), Monday through Friday, excluding district holidays - Place of Performance: - Little Rock School District facilities in Little Rock, AR - Contracting and billing offices at 1800 East 6th Street and 810 W Markham, Little Rock, AR - No specific OEMs are named, as this is a service-based solicitation - Estimated contract value based on bid tabulation: $50,000 to $250,000 - Multiple staffing agencies are eligible to compete, with pay rates ranging from $13.75 to $45.00 per hour and bill rates from $19.50 to $60.75 per hour
Description
The Little Rock School District is soliciting proposals to provide temporary staffing services on an as-needed basis for general laborers and non-CDL drivers. The contract will be a term contract for the 2026-2027 school year, with services required at various district locations during specified hours. The district will evaluate proposals based on company profile, pricing, experience, years in business, and proposed work schedule. The contract may be extended if terms remain unchanged, and the district reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.