When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 17, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 6, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $500,000 – $2,000,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by Florida Department of Commerce. The work is located in Tallahassee, Florida, United States.

Workforce Ongoing Temporary Disaster-Recovery Staffing (Due November 17, 2026)

Overview

Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing

Tallahassee, Florida, United StatesPosted: October 20, 2026Deadline: November 17, 2026

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SUMMARY

The Florida Department of Commerce is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to provide temporary staffing services on an as-needed basis to Florida’s 21 Local Workforce Development Boards for disaster-related employment and humanitarian assistance.

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BUDGET

Estimate

$500,000 – $2,000,000

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

October 20, 2026: Date of Issuance

November 4, 2026: Mandatory pre-proposal webinar at 11:00 AM EST

November 6, 2026: Technical Questions due by 4:30 PM

November 12, 2026: Anticipated posting of Questions and Answers

November 17, 2026: Proposals due by 2:30 PM

November 17, 2026: Public Proposal Opening at 3:00 PM

December 4, 2026: Anticipated Evaluation of Technical Proposals

December 2026: Anticipated Posting of Notice of Intent to Award

December 2026: Anticipated Contract Execution

QUESTION DEADLINE

November 6, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Florida Department of Commerce

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DESCRIPTION

The Florida Department of Commerce is establishing a statewide master contract to facilitate the rapid deployment of Dislocated Worker Grant (DWG) participants following a declared disaster. The selected contractor will serve as the employer of record for eligible participants referred by Local Workforce Development Boards (LWDBs) to support disaster-relief employment activities, including cleanup, repair, and restoration of damaged properties, and humanitarian assistance. The contract term is 36 months, with an option to renew for up to three additional years. The contractor must maintain a full-service office accessible in local areas throughout the state as needed.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due November 17, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 6, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $500,000 – $2,000,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Florida Department of Commerce. The work is located in Tallahassee, Florida, United States.

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