Opportunity
Ozarks Technical Community College Ionwave #BPFY2704
Substitute Employment Services for Ozarks Technical Community College
Posted
August 10, 2026
Respond By
August 21, 2026
Identifier
BPFY2704
NAICS
561320
Ozarks Technical Community College (OTC) in Springfield, Missouri, is soliciting proposals for Substitute Employment Services to support a range of staff needs. - Government Buyer: - Ozarks Technical Community College (OTC), Purchasing Department - Services Requested: - Substitute Employment Services for faculty/teachers, classroom aides, administrative/office staff, early childhood education center cooks, and extra-duty help - Contractor responsibilities include recruiting, interviewing, employing, training, evaluating, and placing substitutes - Maintenance of all employment records and handling of state/federal reporting - Provision of a web-based platform for OTC staff to manage absences and monitor substitute assignments - Centrally located coordination center required - Key Requirements: - 95% fill rate for substitute requests - Minimum substitute pay rates between $15.30 and $23.40 per hour - Mandatory background checks and training for all substitutes - Proposals evaluated on cost, quality, and references - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Contract Duration: - Initial period from October 15, 2026, through June 30, 2029, with a two-year renewal option
Description
Ozarks Technical Community College (OTC) is requesting competitive, sealed proposals for a contractor to provide Substitute Employment Services on an as needed basis for faculty/teachers, classroom aides, administrative/office, early childhood education center cook, and extra-duty help. The services are to fulfill intermittent vacancies due to illness, personal leave, vacation, jury duty, professional/business activities, and FMLA. The initial contract period is from October 15, 2026 to June 30, 2029, with an option to renew for an additional two-year extension. The contractor will be responsible for recruiting, employing, training, and placing substitutes, maintaining employment records, and providing a web-based platform for absence management and reporting.