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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2022-R0357 - Contract 16647 with ITSQuest, Inc 8.23.22Resolution No. 2022-RO357 Item No. 6.17 August 23, 2022 RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK: THAT the Mayor of the City of Lubbock is hereby authorized and directed to execute for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, Contract No. 16647 for Temporary Employment Sevices as per RFP 22-16647-MA, by and between the City of Lubbock and ITSQuest, Inc. of Lubbock, Texas, and related documents. Said Contract is attached hereto and incorporated in this resolution as if fully set forth herein and shall be included in the minutes of the City Council. Passed by the City Council on ATTEST: Rebeck Garza, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Bill Ho on, eputy City ager August 23, 2022 itch $aKrwhite, Ffrst AssisTant City Attorney ccdocs/RES.Contract 16747- Temporary Employment Services RFP 22-16647-MA August 3, 2022 Resolution No. 2022-R0357 City of Lubbock, TX Temporary Employment Services Service Agreement Contract 16647 This Service Agreement (this "Agreement') is entered into as of the 23`d day of August ("Effective Date") by and between ITSQuest, Inc. (the Contractor), and the City of Lubbock (the "City"). RECITALS WHEREAS, the City has issued a Request for Proposal 22-16647-MA Temporary Employment Services. WHEREAS, the proposal submitted by the Contractor has been selected as the proposal which best meets the needs of the City for this service; and WHEREAS, Contractor desires to perform as an independent Contractor to provide Temporary Employment Services, upon terms and conditions maintained in this Agreement; and NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, the City and Consultant agree as follows: City and Contractor acknowledge the Agreement consists of the following exhibits which are attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, listed in their order of priority in the event of inconsistent or contradictory provisions: 1. This Agreement 2. Exhibit A — General Requirements 3. Exhibit B — Proposal 4. Exhibit C — Best and Final - Bill Rate Sheet Scope of Work Contractor shall provide the services that are specified in Exhibit A. The Contractor shall comply with all the applicable requirements set forth in Exhibit B, and C attached hereto. Article 1 Services 1.1 The contract shall be for a term of one (1) year, with the option of four (4), one year extensions, said date of term beginning upon formal approval. This contract shall remain in effect until the expiration date, performance of service ordered, or termination by either party with a thirty (30) day written notice. Such written notice must state the reason for cancellation. The City of Lubbock does not guarantee any specific amount of compensation, volume, minimum, or maximum amount of services under this proposal and resulting contract. The Contractor must maintain the insurance coverage required during the term of this contract including any extensions. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that valid insurance is on file with the Purchasing and Contract Management Department as required by contract or contract may be terminated for non-compliance. 1.2 This contract shall remain in effect until the first of the following occurs: (1) the expiration date, (2) performance of services ordered, or (3) termination of by either party with a 30 day written notice. Such written notice must state the reason for cancellation. The City of Lubbock reserves the right to award the canceled contract to the next lowest and best bidder as it deems to be in the best interest of the city. 1.3 The Contractor shall not assign any interest in this Agreement and shall not transfer any interest in the Agreement, whatsoever, without prior consent of the City. 1.4 All funds for payment by the City under this Agreement are subject to the availability of an annual appropriation for this purpose by the City. In the event of non -appropriation of funds by the City Council of the City of Lubbock for the goods or services provided under the Agreement, the City will terminate the Agreement, without termination charge or other liability, on the last day of the then -current fiscal year or when the appropriation made for the then -current year for the goods or services covered by this Agreement is spent, whichever event occurs first. If at any time funds are not appropriated for the continuance of this Agreement, cancellation shall be accepted by the Contractor on 30 days prior written notice, but failure to give such notice shall be of no effect and the City shall not be obligated under this Agreement beyond the date of termination. Article 2 Miscellaneous. 2.1 This Agreement is made in the State of Texas and shall for all purposes be construed in accordance with the laws of said State, without reference to choice of law provisions. This Agreement is performable in, and venue of any action related or pertaining to this Agreement shall lie in, Lubbock, Texas. 2.2 This Agreement and its Exhibits contains the entire agreement between the City and Contractor and supersedes any and all previous agreements, written or oral, between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof. No amendment or modification of the terms of this Agreement shall be binding upon the parties unless reduced to writing and signed by both parties. 2.3 This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original. 2.4 In the event any provision of this Agreement is held illegal or invalid, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby. 2.5 The waiver of a breach of any provision of this Agreement by any parties or the failure of any parties otherwise to insist upon strict performance of any provision hereof shall not constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach or of any subsequent failure to perform. 2.6 This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective heirs, representatives and successors and may be assigned by Contractor or the City to any successor only on the written approval of the other party. 2.7 All claims, disputes, and other matters in question between the Parties arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the breach thereof, shall be formally discussed and negotiated between the Parties for resolution. In the event that the Parties are unable to resolve the claims, disputes, or other matters in question within 30 days of written notification from the aggrieved Party to the other Party, the aggrieved Party shall be free to pursue all remedies available at law or in equity. 2.8 At any time during the term of the contract, or thereafter, the City, or a duly authorized audit representative of the City or the State of Texas, at its expense and at reasonable times, reserves the right to audit Contractor's records and books relevant to all services provided to the City under this Contract. In the event such an audit by the City reveals any errors or overpayments by the City, Contractor shall refund the City the full amount of such overpayments within 30 days of such audit findings, or the City, at its option, reserves the right to deduct such amounts owing the City from any payments due Contractor. 2.9 The City reserves the right to exercise any right or remedy to it by law, contract, equity, or otherwise, including without limitation, the right to seek any and all forms of relief in a court of competent jurisdiction. Further, the City shall not be subject to any arbitration process prior to exercising its unrestricted right to seek judicial remedy. The remedies set forth herein are cumulative and not exclusive, and may be exercised concurrently. To the extent of any conflict between this provision and another provision in, or related to, this do. 2.10 The Contractor shall not assign or sublet the contract, or any portion of the contract, without written consent from the Director of Purchasing and Contract Management. Should consent be given, the Contractor shall insure the Subcontractor or shall provide proof of insurance from the Subcontractor that complies with all contract Insurance requirements document, this provision shall control. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement is executed as of the Effective Date. CITY OF LUBBOCK, TX: Rebe a Garza, City Secre APPRO ED AS TO CONTENT: Clifton Beck, Director dlTuMan Resources )rney CONTRACTOR: LL, L. -90,— Contractor's Signature Printed Name Title Exhibit A GENERAL REQUIREMENTS BACKGROUND 1.1 The City of Lubbock (hereinafter called "City") is seeking proposals from temporary employment agencies (hereinafter called "Agency") for information on the quality and cost of temporary employment services. The City utilizes approximately 25 to 35 clerical and professional temporary workers per year. Each clerical or professional temporary worker requested works from a few days to several months, where the majority of requests are two to six weeks in duration. The City also utilizes approximately 150 to 225 trade's temporary workers per year. The majority of these workers are utilized during the summer months as seasonal workers and work from about the middle of May through the middle of September. A Medical category is included for the Health Department on a contingency basis or as needed. 1.2 The City may select more than two temporary employment agencies, per job family category, to service this contract and will provide personnel requests to the agencies that provide the most prompt and quality placement by category. The City has spent an average of $1.9 million each year over the past four years for temporary employment services. The total appropriation for temporary employment services in FY 2021-20 budget is $1.6 million. 1.3 The City of Lubbock will require the successful temporary employment agencies to conduct a standard background check for all temporary employees placed with the City and provide copies to the designated representative at the City of Lubbock. 1.3.1 Telephone reference checks to ensure education and skills are correct, as presented on an applicant's application. 1.3.2 Conduct criminal history checks, through the Texas Department of Public Safety or State of Current Residence, on all applicants who are being referred for City jobs. 1.3.3 Make every reasonable effort to contact past and present employers to gain information about the work habits of the applicant(s). 1.3.4 The Lubbock Police Department will conduct a more thorough background check on any temporary employee(s) who will be required to work in confidential police work areas or police records. 1.4 The City of Lubbock will require the temporary employment agencies to conduct pre- employment screening for all temporary employees placed with the City and provide documentation that the temporary employees passed to the designated representative at the City of Lubbock prior to placement. 1.4.1 All temporary employees must have a drug screening completed within ten (10) days prior to placement. 1.4.2 Temporary employees in trades' positions will have a physical exam, as needed, completed within thirty (30) days prior to placement, unless they have had one within the last six (6) months. 1.4.3 Temporary employees who drive City vehicles must have a driver's license check completed within one (1) year prior to placement. 1.4.4 Prior to placement at the City, Human Resources will run a check through our internal databases and approve all temporary applicants for placement. 1.5 The City currently uses Microsoft Office Products. GENERAL CONDITIONS 2.1 Agency will quote an hourly wage and bill rate at various levels (EXHIBIT C) for each type of temporary worker described in the job descriptions in EXHIBIT B, as applicable. These rates will remain effective for one year. Any increases in the second and third year of the contract shall be in accordance with the Consumer Price Index; however, a three to five year price guarantee will be looked on favorably. The rate should encompass any payments to the temporary employee as well as applicable costs for conducting Driver's License Checks, Criminal History Background Checks, Drug/Alcohol Screens, Physicals, etc. Workers compensation coverage will be the responsibility of the agencies. Agency must notate any difference in mark-up percentage for overtime pay. Overtime is defined as more than 40 hours actually worked in any one week beginning on Saturday and ending on Sunday. City of Lubbock Retirees, returning to their same position, are an exception to the quoted rates. They can return through a staffing agency at the same hourly rate upon retirement. The hourly wage shall be verified with the designated representative at the City of Lubbock prior to the temporary assignment. The bill rate for these employees shall be at the same percentage or better as all other temporary employees. The City reserves the right to request a temporary employee for a position that is not included in this contract. The hourly wage shall be verified with the designated representative at the City prior to the temporary assignment. These rates will be at 5% under the City's pay plan but no lower than minimum wage. The bill rate for these temporary employees shall be at the same percentage as all other temporary employees. 2.2 The selected agencies will appoint one person who is an employee of the agency who will service this contract and who will be the liaison between the City and their agency. 2.3 The agencies will be solely responsible for ensuring the workers they provide the City meet all legal requirements to be able to work in the United States and complete the I-9 form accurately and in its entirety. 2.4 The agencies will be able to provide temporary workers within 8 hours of the request and if the City is not contacted and/or provided with a temporary within that time period the City reserves the right to contact another agency for service. 2.5 The agencies will provide workers who possess the necessary skills, knowledge, and ability to perform the jobs into which they are to be placed, as per attached job description. 2.6 The City reserves the right to reject workers provided by the successful agencies, if they are found to be unacceptable before or after starting on the job to which they have been assigned. 2.7 There shall be no obligation on the part of the City to hire any temporary worker it is supplied under the terms of this RFP on a full time basis following the term of the temporary employment. 2.8 Should the City wish to hire an individual who has been filling the temporary position, neither the individual nor the City will be required to pay a placement fee. 2.9 The selected agencies will have and maintain a $500,000 crime bond on the employees it provides to the City to protect the City from any loss caused by the workers it provides. 2.10 The successful agencies are to provide the City with weekly billing by department. Normal payment terms are Net 30. The ability to accept a City purchasing card for payment is preferred. 3 CONTRACT TERM/TERMINATION 3.1 The contract shall be for a term of one year with the option to renew for four additional one year terms, said date of term beginning upon City Council date of formal approval and shall continue without interruption from the executed date, under the same terms and conditions. 3.2 The City reserves the right to terminate the contract in whole or in part, for any reason, by providing a thirty (30) day written notice to the Agency. INDEMNITY INSURANCE PROOF OF COVERAGE SHALL BE FURNISHED TO THE CITY OF LUBBOCK IN THE FORM OF A CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE. THE INSURANCE CERTIFICATES FURNISHED SHALL NAME THE CITY OF LUBBOCK AS A PRIMARY ADDITIONAL INSURED AND PROVIDE A WAIVER OF SUBROGATION IN FAVOR OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, OR IN THE ALTERNATIVE, SHALL BE ACCOMPANIED BY A STATEMENT FROM THE CONTRACTOR TO THE EFFECT THAT NO WORK ON THIS PARTICULAR PROJECT SHALL BE SUBCONTRACTED. IT SHALL BE THE CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO PROVIDE TO THE OWNER ALL PROOF OF COVERAGE INSURANCE DOCUMENTS INCLUDING WORKERS COMPENSATION COVERAGE FOR EACH SUBCONTRACTOR. 4.1 Agency shall indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the City of Lubbock, its officers and employees from and against any and all liability or alleged liability without fault and liability by virtue of the obligations that the City of Lubbock assumes toward its indemnity(s) insofar as applicable to this Contract or the work to be performed hereunder and including cost of suit, attorneys' fees, and all other related costs and expenses of whatever kind or character arising directly or indirectly from any cause whatsoever in connection with or incidental to this Contract or the work to be performed hereunder, including such injury or harm as may be caused in part by any neglect, act, or omission of the City, its officers and employees, excepting only such injury or harm as may be caused solely by an act or omission of the City, its officers and employees. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Agency specifically agrees to so indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the City from and against any and all such liability, suits, action, legal proceedings, claims, or demands that may be made or pursued by an employee of Agency, or of any subcontractor, or materials man, or anyone acting on behalf of contractor in connection with or incidental to this Contract which are alleged to be attributable to any condition of or upon the City's property facilities, materials, or equipment, including where such condition and resulting injury or harm is caused in part by any negligent act or omission of City, its officers and employees, but excepting only such injury or harm as may be caused solely by an act or omission of City, its officers and employees. Agency agrees to waive any and all claims and suits covered by this indemnity agreement and agrees that any insurance carrier involved shall not be entitled to subrogation under any circumstance against City, its officers and employees. 4.2 The Agency shall secure and maintain insurance for the duration of the contract. Proof of the Agency's liability insurance shall be provided prior to receipt of a signed contract. The following insurance is required. Commercial General Liability Requirements: $2M occurrence / $4M aggregate (can be combined with an Excess Liability to meet requirement). CGL is required in ALL contracts. It is perhaps the most important of all insurance policies in a contractual relationship. It insures the Contractor has broad liability coverage for contractual activities and for completed operations. Automobile Liability Requirements: $1 M/occurrence is needed Professional Liability Requirements: $ 1 M occurrence / $2M aggregate Workers Compensation and Employer Liability Requirements: Statutory. If the vendor is an independent contractor with no employees and are exempt from providing Workers' Compensation coverage, they must sign a waiver (obtained from COL Purchasing) and include a copy of their driver's license. Special Insurances Crime Protection Coverage Requirements: Employee Dishonesty or Fidelity Bond coverage 4.3 All policies or certificates shall also contain the following endorsements: 4.3.1 Name insured wording which includes the Agency, Subcontractors, and the City of Lubbock with respect to general liability and automobile liability. 4.3.2 All liability policies shall contain cross liability and severability of interest clauses. 4.3.3 A waiver of subrogation in favor of the City of Lubbock for all types of insurance coverages. 4.3.4 The policy shall be endorsed to require the insured to immediately notify the City of Lubbock of any changes in the insurance coverage. 4.4 All insurance shall be purchased from an insurance company that meets the following requirements. 4.4.1 A Best financial grading of A:VII or better 4.4.2 Licensed and admitted to do business in the State of Texas and is a subscriber to the Texas Guaranty Fund. 4.5 All insurance must be written on forms filed with and approved by the Texas State Board of Insurance. Certificates of insurance shall be prepared and executed by the insurance company or its authorized agent and shall contain provisions representing and warranting the following: 4.5.1 The company is licensed and admitted to do business in the State of Texas. 4.5.2 The company's forms have been approved by the Texas State Board of Insurance. 4.5.3 Sets forth all endorsements as required above. 4.6 The City of Lubbock shall receive at least twenty (20) calendar days' notice prior to cancellation or termination of insurance, except in the case of non-payment. .® O 'Ooo00a0 0 ()0000.'. ITSO U E 5 T STAFFING June 27, 2022 City of Lubbock, Texas The Honorable Tray Payne and Members of the Lubbock City Council 1314 Avenue K 9th Floor Lubbock, TX 79401 RE: RFP 22-16647-MA for Temporary Employment Services Dear Mayor Payne and Members of the City Council: ITSQuest, Inc., is pleased to submit an offer in response to the referenced Temporary Employment Services Request for Proposal ("RFP"). ITSQuest has been providing experienced and reliable staffing professionals to municipalities and businesses throughout Texas and New Mexico since 1994. Our services include expertise in the areas of candidate assessment, screening, interviewing, background checks, and drug screening for all employees. We pride ourselves in the quality of service we provide to our clients, employees, and the community. The intention of this RFP is to award a temporary employment service contract for a term of five years. We have reviewed the contents within the RFP to assess the requirements, and we have determined that they are entirely within the levels of our experience and completely within the realm of our capabilities. The attached proposal outlines the required information by the City of Lubbock describing our proactive and risk -management approach to staffing. ITSQuest began providing the City of Lubbock with temporary personnel in 2007, and we have delivered outstanding services and have maintained an excellent relationship with the City. The City performed mandatory audits of our files for 2018, 2019, and 2021, and found our procedures and documentation to be complete and thorough (please see audit conclusions in the attachments to our response). ITSQuest looks forward to a continuing partnership with the City of Lubbock and pledge our commitment for staffing excellence in addressing all temporary employment services requirements addressed in the RFP. If you have any questions or require additional information, please feel free to contact me by phone or email. Sincerely, a-''"'�aj Sarah Reagan, Chief Executive Officer samhreagan@itsquest.com Pape 8 4505 82nd Street, Suite 3 • Lubbock, Texas 79242 • Phone 806-785-9100 ITSQuest, Inc. Response to: City RFP 22-16647-MA/remporary Employment services In accordance w#h the City of Lubbock's RFP 22-16647-M4 for Temporary Employment Services, Section 6 Proposer Information, ITSQuest respectfully submits the following response: A. Skills Testing All non -light industrial candidates for the City of Lubbock ("City) are tested for claimed skills as disclosed in their application or interview process. The company uses a customized evaluation and testing software system. Specific tests will be administered to comply with the skill sets as determined via the City's request. The testing database includes, but is not limited to: ✓ Typing ✓ Grammar ✓ Spelling ✓ Basic Accounting ✓ Filing ✓ Basic Office ✓ Basic Computer ✓ Business Writing ✓ Proofreading ✓ Data Entry ✓ HR Basics & Benefits ✓ Payroll ✓ Writing ✓ Customer Service ✓ Numerous Software Programs ✓ Call Center Skills ✓ Call Center Listening ✓ English to Spanish ✓ Basic Electronics ✓ Basic Industrial Skills ✓ General Maintenance ✓ Forklift Operation ✓ Shipping & Receiving Clerk Skills ✓ Medical Skills ✓ Many More Light industrial candidates are tested in basic math, safety procedures (HAZCOM, lifting, lockout—tagout, material handling, personal protective equipment, and forklift certification) and in their ability to categorize items alphabetically. In addition, we will administer specific tests requested by the City. B. Safety ITSQuest has strict training policies for safety in the work environment. If an individual does not pay appropriate attention or is not responsive during the training and education process, the individual is no longer eligible for employment. ITSQuest has a partnership agreement with all clients that if safety meetings are held, our employees may participate and participation documentation is provided to our office. Also, our company uses safety videos and materials covering a wide range of job classifications and work place settings. In many light industrial settings, ITSQuest implements safety incentive programs to Pepe 7 ITSQuest, Inc. Response to: City RFP 22-18847-MAR'emporary Employment Services minimize workers' compensation risk and promote performance. We perform quarterly site visits to ensure that all safety precautions are being met and that our employees are following the client's environmental health and safety program. This is an integral part of our system. ITSQuest has a corporate culture which focuses on safety awareness and attitude from all assigned employees. We believe an employee who passes this portion of our program will be an employee who will rapidly adapt to the culture and needs of our clients. ITSQuest utilizes the support of a commonly owned supporting entity, Imperium Risk, Inc., a risk and safety management company. The support of Imperium Risk includes consulting and training in compliance with OSHA and ANSI standards. The research support and practical hands on experience of Imperium Risk improves the risk and safety assessments of ITSQuest and indirectly benefits our client's needs without additional costs. The safety requirements for public and private entities increase annually; and the need to maintain compliance and adherence to rules rises every year. ITSQuest has the ability to draw upon our resources to be on the cutting edge of federal and state safety and risk compliance and to indirectly assist the City. C. Physical Abilities ITSQuest acknowledges and will comply with the City's request to ensure temporary employees in trades positions will have a physical exam, as needed, completed within thirty days prior to placement, unless the employee has had a physical within the last six months. Pape 8 1TSOuest, Inc. Response to: City RFP 22-16647-MMomporary Employment Services ITSQuest has been recognized by the American Staffing Association (ASA) as being a leader in the staffing industry with consistent assessment and placement. ITSQuest has constant oversight and evaluation to the adherence of the highest staffing principles. By using ITSQuest, the City is guaranteed that all procedures are followed consistently and thoroughly. Our standards have led to decreased turnover rates, decreased on-the-job accidents and incidents at client locations, reduced loss time accidents, reduced absenteeism, increased production and higher retention rates. An increased benefit to the reduced on-the-job accidents is a reduction in damage to City property. This allows the City to concentrate on the tasks at hand instead of questionable staffing levels and practices. ITSQuest focuses on utilizing our proven assessment processes to successfully match proven individuals to each position. We do not believe in a `one -size -fits -all' approach when it comes to staffing; each client and each position must be thoroughly assessed for a true understanding of what the client's needs and requirements are. Only after understanding what the client requires can we begin the search for the candidates to fill the position. Project Management Approach 1TSQueses Project Management Approach centers around: A. Employee Assessment B. Response Time C. Value Added Services D. Client Reporting E. Performance Evaluations F. Risk and Safety Assessments G. Quality Assurance H. Execution Our corporate culture dictates that we consistently provide additional value to the client operations by maintaining key elements and unique benefits. ITSQuest's project approach contains the following key elements: • Work closely with the City's designated representatives to ensure prompt and adequate response to requested requirements. • Identify and recruit qualified candidates with job skills required by the City's request through our intensive and comprehensive assessment and screening process. • Maintain qualified, competent, and tested inventory of candidates that may be supplied to the City upon request. Page 9 ITSOuest, Inc - Response to. City RFP 22-166474AArremporary Employment Services • Maintain close analysis on work site environments, supervisor expectations, and quality control of all processes relating to assigned employees and the City requirements. Unique benefits that TTSQuest will add to this project include: • Develop and implement employee incentive programs that target the following areas: ✓ Retention of assigned employee incentive programs for long term assignments. ✓ Increase qualified employee inventory by providing testing and on the job training. ✓ Ongoing safety awareness and education. • Perform quality assurance procedures to identify: ✓ The City's specific required forms and protocol ✓ Reporting documentation and timeframe ✓ Staffing short falls and previous problems ✓ Safety concerns and to generate a corrective action plan supported by our safety partner, Imperium Risk, that compliments your current Environment Health and Safety plans. • Maintain management staff that exemplify the successful trends in the staffing industry and participate in active roles in professional organizations. A. Employee Assessment 1.0 Recruiting ITSQuest's recruiting process begins by identifying the City's needs and then formulating a sustainable plan that will maximize time, energy and resources in recruiting qualified candidates. Our trained team identifies the best methods to attract qualified applicants. Recruiting methods include but are not limited to the following: • Social Media resources such as Facebook • State unemployed assistance departments • Local and regional job fairs • Internet job posting and bulletin boards Page 10 ITSQuest Inc. Response to: City RFP 22-16647-MAlromporary Employment Services The company will utilize as necessary: • Existing Qualified Inventory Pool — to ensure prompt response to client needs, we consistently maintain a large database of qualified assignable employees in each of our market areas. • Specialized Recruitment — as an execution based company we design specialized recruitment programs based on client specific needs. • Employee Referrals — employees are monetarily rewarded for qualified and placed referrals. Immediately when a timeline is established we will develop: (1) interview needs and methods, (2) appropriate testing to be administered, and (3) screening that targets key areas of knowledge, skills and employment background. This adds valuable benefits to the recruiting process by ensuring only qualified candidates are considered for the remainder of the process. 2.0 Screening Every TTSQuest assigned employee is professionally screened and evaluated before a hiring determination is made. All employees must meet our employment requirements and the City's requirements before a designated placement. Below is an overview of our screening and assessment criteria. It is a requirement for every ITSQuest applicant to: • Have a current telephone number (home or cell) • Have a reliable and insured source of transportation • Have reliable childcare if needed • Be eligible for bonding • Have verifiable work experience with explained gaps • Pass a criminal background check • Pass a drug test analysis • Have valid 14 identification 1TSQuest recruiters must verify at least two favorable work references from two separate companies prior to placement of an assignable employee, as well as verifying education and skills disclosed during the application process. All information is recorded in our employment files within our computer system. 2.1 Criminal / Driving Background Checks ITSQuest performs background checks on all assigned employees as part of the screening process. The background check(s) administered include county, city and state criminal background verifications, which will be through the Texas Department of Public Safety. Pspe 11 ITSQuest, Inc. Response to: city RFP 22-IN 47-MAlremporary Emp"nt Services We will obtain national verifications upon client request. All background checks are performed prior to placement and again upon reactivation if the employee leaves the job assignment to return later. Temporary employees who drive City vehicles will have a new driver's license check completed prior to placement. 2.2 Drag Testing Each applicant during the process must sign a drug test release form prior to placement. This form allows our company the right to administer a drug test prior to placement, randomly, with reasonable suspicion, and in any type of workplace accident. The drug tests are five panel screens administered in the ITSQuest office and no charge is made to the client. ITSQuest does and has always drug screened every candidate being placed on our client's worksite prior to reporting to the worksite. Drug tests will be completed within ten days prior placement. ITSQuest's five panel in-house test screens for: 1. Cocaine 2. Amphetamines 3. Methamphetamine 4. Marijuana 5. opiates/Morphine The screens also test for temperature and sample impairment (use of a non -urine substance in an attempt to alter the test results). ITSQuest will perform DOT drug tests through third party administrators and also has the ability to test on ten panels. Alcohol straws - This test indicates if alcohol is present in the body. This test is randomly performed on site or at the request of the client. This may be accompanied by a modest charge for client requested tests. When certain job classifications require more in depth testing we send the candidate to an outside independent testing facility. Once a candidate has passed the drug test, we will consider the candidate for placement. 3.0 Shills Testing All non -light industrial candidates are tested for claimed skills as disclosed in their application or interview process. The company uses a customized evaluation and training software system. Specific tests will be administered to comply with the specific skill sets as determined via the City's request. Our testing procedures were elaborated in section 6.1.1 of this proposal. Pape 12 ITSQuest Inc. Response to: City RFP 22-16M7-MNTemporery Employment Services 4.0 Training ITSQuest will provide training for assigned employees based on the type of position they will be assigned to. Our training programs include, but are not limited to: • Eye Protection • Hand Protection • Hearing Protection • Hard Hat • Hazardous Communication • Blood Borne Pathogens • Food Safety • Cut and Burn Prevention • Slips, Trip, and Falls • Back Injury Prevention • Pre -Work Exercise B. Response Time • Hand and Finger Injury Prevention • Chemical Burn Treatment • Delivery Driver Safety • Dolly Usage Safety • Pallet Jack Safety • Dust/Silica Exposure Safety • High -Pressure Water Blaster Safety • Knife Safety • Ladders Safety • Lifting Safety When a job (work) order is placed with ITSQuest it will be evaluated and then assigned to an Employment Consultant to complete. Depending on the City's requirements and skill level of an applicant, we will strive to fill the job position within four hours of notification. Typically, an ITSQuest Employment Consultant can fill most positions within eight hours of notification. Historically, ITSQuest has a successful track record in maintaining timeliness and consistency in filling assignments. C. Value Added Services ITSQuest representatives are available to our clients seven days a week/twenty-four hours a day. All management employees are assigned a cell phone and a representative is on call every day and on weekends. The City will be provided a list of our contact names, cell phone numbers, and emergency notification procedures in case of a workers' compensation accident. ITSQuest has a strict safety guideline policy that ensures our employees are working in a safe work environment. We will perform quarterly site visits and random audits to ensure that the facility meets safety standards. We will require our employees to attend safety training and adhere to the safety standards of the City. We have a full-time risk and safety manager available for questions and comments related to facility safety. ITSQuest has well trained team members who will be utilized as needed or requested by the City. Page 13 ITSQuest, Inc. Response to: City RFP 22-16647-MATemporary Employment Services Our team members are trained in: • Human Resources • Manufacturing Technology • Employment Law for Federal Rules and the State of Texas • Technical Recruiting • Safety Planning • Workers' Compensation Issues • Training and Quality Assurance Systems • Quality Control and Statistical Quality Control • OSHA Standards Employee Retention and Recognition Programs Service Pay - ITSQuest employees will receive a service bonus if the employee satisfies the following requirements: • If the employee worked at least 1,700 hours during the calendar year. • The employee must be active at the year end. This is defined as having a paycheck/advice dated in the month of December for the service pay eligibility year period. • The Service Pay is 1.25 percent of the total earnings of the employee for the applicable bonus eligibility year. This includes both regular hourly pay and overtime hourly pay. • The Service Pay is earned wages and will be taxed and reported in the same manner as other earnings. The service pay is based on a calendar year (January I to December 31); it is the responsibility of the employee eaming the pay to report the eligibility to his or her ITSQuest office. The service pay will be included on the next payroll cycle. Eligible service pay ceases after sixty days (60) from January 1 st and will not be carried forward or paid in arrears. Holiday Pay - ITSQuest employees may qualify for Standard Holiday Pay (average hours worked, maximum of 8 hours) if the employee fulfills all the following: • Work and be paid for 960 hours in the 26 week period prior to the holiday • Work at least 30 hours in the week prior to the holiday • Must work the scheduled day before and the day after the designated holiday Eligible holidays include: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. If the client pays the holiday, the employee will not receive a second paid day from ITSQuest. Medical Insurance - ITSQuest's benefits package also includes two Affordable Care Act compliant health insurance plans. The first plan is a Minimum Value Plan, which covers Pape 14 ITSQuest, Inc. Response to: city RFP 22-16647-MMemporary Employment Senilces doctor visits, emergency room visits, advanced imaging, preventive care, chronic disease management, prescription drugs, and life insurance. The second plan is a Minimum Essentials Coverage Plan, and it covers 15 preventive services for all adults, 23 preventive services for women, and 26 services for children. Currently, 40 employees take advantage of our health insurance benefits. ITSQuest also provides separate dental and vision plans for our employees. An online portal is available for our employees to choose and manage their insurance plans. The portal is in both Spanish and English. The plans are group plans, and any participating employee may transfer their coverage under certain conditions, including COBRA. We offer a payroll deduction plan for any employee wishing to participate. Referral Bonuses - ITSQuest assigned employees are encouraged to refer family and friends seeking employment to register with our company. In order to encourage this, we offer a $25.00 "Referral Bonus" to all assigned employees. To receive a bonus, the applicant must list the name of who referred them as the source of referral on their application. They must also work a total of 40 hours within a 30 day time frame. There is no limit on the number of referrals the employee can refer. Clients are not billed for the referral bonuses paid to our assigned employees. The same benefits that apply to full time employees apply to part time employees if they qualify. The qualification is based on hours worked. D. Client Reporting ITSQuest in partnership with the City will participate and maintain records needed to comply with any quality assurance programs such as ISO 9000 or our own risk program. Our management team has experience in generating helpful reports based on statistical and objective data that enhances our services. ITSQuest staff will work diligently with your staff to meet any reporting requirements upon developing our business relationship. In the past, we have generated many specialized reports such as: ➢ Workflow Analysis ➢ Workers' Compensation ➢ Workstation Design ➢ Productivity ➢ Ergonomic Redesign ➢ Attendance E. Performance Evaluations Evaluations are performed at specific intervals to ensure that our employees are meeting the City's expectations. We want to ensure that employees are meeting goals and objectives that increase overall productivity and bring value to the end user. Work safety is an important Pace 15 iTSQumd, Inc. Response to: City RFP 22-16647-MA/remporary Employment Services component to these evaluations and all ITSQuest employees must attend and pass safety training. We feel that a comprehensive evaluation is an indicator of success. • Arrival Call: ITSQuest contacts the employee on the first day of a new assignment to ensure timely arrival. • One Week Follow -Up: ITSQuest's representative will communicate with the City one week after a new employee has started to verify the City's level of satisfaction regarding that employee. • 30-Day Evaluation: Approximately 30 days into each assignment, our representative will meet with the City management to evaluate the employee's performance. This feedback allows us to understand if the City's needs are being met and provides us with an even deeper understanding of the employee's strengths and weaknesses for future reference. • Informal Evaluations: ITSQuest representatives frequently interact with the employees they place during the course of an assignment through paycheck delivery, phone calls, or site visits. Performing evaluations at specific intervals ensures our employees will meet the City's expectations. F. Risk and Safety Assessment The company bases most decisions on the risk and safety assessments it makes for both employees during their applicant -to -candidate process and for clients based on their past safety experience and safety awareness. Our corporate culture requires management to seek clients with a strong belief in work place safety and safety awareness for all employees. The company believes assessing candidates within the realm of risk and safety finds employees that are risk adverse, but also a lower employment risk. Employees passing our screening process are much less than one-half of applicants seeking employment at ITSQuest. This leaves our clients with employees who will readily adopt a safe working environment and be more likely to experience less workplace attrition and errors. We believe traditional staffing companies have provided a less than desirable work force to clients and allowed the clients to narrow the range of acceptable employees. ITSQuest believes it is our responsibility to screen and properly assess all applicants to ensure only suitable employees are assigned by our company to our clients. ITSQuest maintains a risk manager to work with our staff to thoroughly assess work sites and we train all our team members in ITSQuest's methods of candidate assessment to hire the "right employee for the right client". ITSOUEST'S SAFETY PROGRAM As part of our deep commitment to safety, we seek to provide a safe work environment for our employees as well as yours. We will provide the best possible service to you, the City, by establishing a pwbwr Np with the following benefits: Pape 16 ITSOuest Inc. Response to: City RFP 22-18847-MAlromporary Employment Servo es ■ Intimate Knowledge of Your Facilities We conduct a thorough site inspection before we assign any of our employees to your facility. ibis is because in order to provide you with high quality labor, we need to understand your work environment, machinery, training needs, production goals, etc. We use this information to provide you with the best possible workforce. • Talent Matel ft It is important to have an intimate understanding of your operations in order to provide workers who meet your standard. This includes the physical abilities to fulfill the essential functions ofthe job as well as skill sets that are consistent with your operations. ■ Lower Turnover Because of the comprehensive screening and filtering processes, we employ higher quality workers and have lower turnover rates than general industry averages. • Less Downtime and Increased Productivity Accidents in the workplace can grind your business to a temporary halt. These business interruptions cost you money. Also, the time and resources necessary to retrain personnel is costly and time consuming. We take all the necessary steps to ensure they are properly trained and qualified to work at your facility. ■ Preservation of Your Safety Record OSHA recordkeeping regulations dictate that all reportable incidents taking place at your facility are documented on your OSHA 300 Log. You are aware of the importance of a positive safety record. We are keenly aware of our role in protecting this experience. We partner with all our clients to promote safety awareness, ensure proper training, and provide a safe working environment for all employees, both yours and ours. Client -Specific Orientation Another reason for understanding your facility is to allow us to provide as much client specific orientation as we can. We provide all our workers with a documented general safety orientation. When we identify a worker who fits your personnel needs, we customize our orientation processes to accurately reflect the work environments at our client sites. We will rely on you to provide site -specific training and join us in documentation. Safety Consultative Service ITSQuest views safety as a value-added benefit that we bring to any staffing relationship. Our aggregated experience partnering with clients in dozens of industries, positions us to provide you with unique insight on safety -related issues. Where we are qualified, we are happy to assist you. Our commitment t begins with the initial inspection. We will be happy to share these findings with you and provide any necessary recommendations. Interesting statistics... • Weeding out the predators Before: 90% show rate on interview After: 400/9 show rate = better candidates Pepe 17 ITSQuws Inc. " Response to: City RFP 22-16647-MA/rempormy Employment Services • Number of injuries Before: 17 injuries within 48 hours of start After: 0 injuries within 48 hours of start • Number of claims Before: 4.8 per 100 employees After. • .8 per 100 G. Quality Assurance ITSQuest has a policy that if an employee is not performing to the City's standards and we are notified within the first four hours, no charge is applied. This policy is extended to all our clients. ITSQuest acknowledges and agrees that should the City wish to hire an individual onto the City payroll who has been filling the temporary position, neither the individual nor the City will be required to pay a placement fee. ITSQuest does not consent to transferring an employee to another staffing company's payroll for any reason. ITSQuest offices are connected by a computerized network that allows information to be passed uniformly, and in a timely manner. Staff is constantly being trained by our corporate training department on new forms, corporate policy and customer service. ITSQuest will service the City in any department and as you grow. We believe our productivity will allow you more flexibility in making business decisions since staff levels and identification of employees who accept your corporate culture will be provided. Our goal is to provide our clients with confidence that we are working to give real solutions and adapting to their culture and needs. The company internally audits all payroll and billing cycles on a weekly basis to determine errors and omissions as soon as possible. Our Quality Assurance Program (QAP) is a useful and effective training tool developed internally to ensure the client is receiving correct payroll and billing information. H. Execution The corporate culture of ITSQuest is based upon execution. Most staffing companies work with a wide variety of clients and even a broader base of applicants. It is our belief that our company employs a more comprehensive and detailed assessment process analyzing the worthiness of each assigned employee that is placed at your work site. Our company has developed many checks and balances to eliminate undesirable applicants from being employed by ITSQuest, thus being placed on a work site in which they will not perform well. It is important to select a staffing partner that believes in performing in a manner that benefits all participants in the employment process including the assigned employee as well as the contractor and especially our client. ITSQuest understands the needs and requirements of each of our clients and builds our placement strategy around that criteria. Page 1s ITSOuest Inc. Response to: City RFP 22.1e647-MA/rempormy Employment Services I. Technology and Confidentiality All our recruiters possess the highest level of professionalism, and ITSQuest has a technological edge. We have invested in highly sophisticated software for client information, recruiting, onboarding, performance evaluations, employee tracking, payroll, management, etc. We are passionate about keeping our employees' and our clients' information safe and secure; therefore, we have ensured that all sensitive data is kept electronically and that every one of our users has a unique user name, password, and access capability. No paper is kept. Once documents are scanned into our system, the paper is destroyed by a company that is certified by The National Association for Information Destruction, which ensures all procedures surpass strict security guidelines. Electronic documents are protected and shielded. Access to different classifications of documents is limited to only those individuals responsible for maintaining those particular documents. Pape 19 ITSauest Inc. Response to: City RFP 22-16841-MA/remporary Employment Services ITSQuest acknowledges and agrees to provide current driver's license checks on employees as needed. A written authorization consent form must be signed by the employee to perform the driver's license check and to release the information to the City. The turnaround time for results on a driver's license check is 12-24 hours. Pegs 20 ITSQuest, Inc. Response to: City RFP 22-188474AA(remporary Employment Services ITSQuest has a policy that if an employee is not performing to the client's standards and we are notified within the first four hours, no charge is applied. This policy is extended to all our clients. ITSQuest has a four-hour turnaround time for all employees. If an employee notifies ITSQuest of an absence, a replacement employee will be contacted to report to work in the original employee's position within eight hours, at no additional charge to the client. In effort to reduce employees arriving late to work, ITSQuest will conduct arrival calls to assure they are arriving to work as scheduled. Page 21 ITSQuest, Inc. Response to: City RFP 224W47-MA/romporary Employment SeMces ITSQuest acknowledges and agrees that normal payment terms for the City will be Net 30 days. The City understands that unpaid accounts will be considered default after sixty days after an approved invoice is issued. A service charge of 1.5 percent may be accrued on unpaid invoices on a monthly basis. Invoices are generated at the end of our payroll process once the paychecks have been processed. ITSQuest has the capability to submit invoices to the City weekly by department as required. ITSQuest acknowledges and agrees that should the City wish to hire an individual onto the City's payroll who has been filling the temporary position, neither the individual nor the City will be required to pay a placement fee. Whereas ITSQuest agrees that the City may place an ITSQuest employee on the City's payroll without requiring to pay a placement fee, ITSQuest does not consent to transferring an employee to another staffing company's payroll for any reason. Page 22 ITSQuest, Inc. Response to: City RFP 22-16647~emporary Employment Services The Third -Party Administrator or a designated employer representative will notify ITSQuest, Inc. of employees selected for random testing. The ITSQuest staff, the Third - Party Administrator, or the ITSQuest Drug and Alcohol Program Administrator may notify the employees' supervisor of the employees to be tested. It is preferred that the supervisor notifies the employee of testing. However, My of these designated positions (including a supervisor's designee) may instruct the employee to report to the designated collection/testing facility. Notification must be made so that advance notice to the employee is minimized. It is imperative that the person providing the notification stress the importance of the time limit and requirement to report to the facility. Employees will be allowed 30 minutes from notification, plus travel time, to get to the collection facility. PW 23 ITSQu"t Inc. Response to: City RFP 22-188474MNTemporary Employment Services ITSQuest acknowledges and agrees to have and maintain a $500,000 fidelity crime bond on employees provided to the City in order to protect the City from any loss caused by the workers ITSQuest provides. Should ITSQuest be awarded the contract for Temporary Employment Services, the City will be provided a copy of proof of bonding. Our insurance agency, Barrow Group, LLC, will facilitate the insurance and/or bonds for ITSQuest. Information for our Broker is listed on your Insurance Requirement Affidavit in the Attachments to this proposal. Pepe 24 MOuest Inc. Response ro: City RFP 22-16647-MMemporary Employment Services ITSQuest does not require any work restrictions outside of the described job descriptions provided within the RFP in Exhibit B. ITSQuest does require effective safety measures be required of all assigned employees and supervisor monitoring during work hours and on the job sites. ITSQuest will review any alterations or changes from the described job descriptions on a case by case basis. Historically, ITSQuest has worked with the City to accommodate work needs and effectively evaluate safety measures, practices, and equipment. Page 25 Best and Final Offer (BAFO) Bill Rate Sheet Exhibit C The undersigned hereby offers to furnish and deliver the articles or services as specified herein and in their proposal and proposed service agreement (attached) at the terms stated therein and in strict accordance with the specifications, all of which are made a part of this offer. See exhibit C Part 2 for overtime rates. Maximum number of days from signing of service agreement to inception: This proposal is valid for ninety (90) days. TEMPORARY AGENCY HOURLY RATE SHEET Level I 2 3 4 Professional Positions Hourly Wage Bill Rate Hourly Wage Bill Rate Hourly Wage Bill Rate Hourly Wage Bill Rate Accountant 18.84 25.24 19.78 26.51 20.77 27.83 21.81 29.22 GIS?CAD Technician 17.09 22.90 17.95 24.05 18.84 25.25 19.78 26.51 End User Support Tech 16.27 21.81 17.09 22.90 17.94 24.04 18.84 25.24 Clerical Positions Hourly Wage Bill Rate Hourly Wage Bill Rate Hourly Wage Bill Rate Hourly Wage Bill Rate Account Clerk 11.68 15.21 12.26 15.97 12.87 16.77 13.52 17.60 Administrative Assistant 12.87 16.77 13.52 17.60 14.19 18.48 14.90 19.41 Bookkeeper 14.19 18.49 14.90 19.41 15.65 20.38 16.43 21.40 Call Center Representative 12.87 16.77 13.52 17.60 14.19 18.48 14.90 19.41 Cashier 10.59 13.80 11.12 14.49 11.68 15.21 12.26 1 15.97 Office Assistant 11.12 14.48 11.67 15.20 12.25 15.96 12.87 16.76 Recreation Service Assistant 8.07 10.51 8.47 11.03 8.89 11.58 9.34 12.16 Temporary Election Worker 11.00 14.33 11.55 15.05 12.13 15.80 12.74 16.59 Trades Positions Hourly Wage Bill Rate Hourly Wage Bill Rate Hourly Wage Bill Rate Hourly Wage Bill Rate Building Maint. Worker 10.59 14.25 11.12 14.96 11.68 15.71 12.26 16.49 Construction & Maint. Worker 11.68 15.70 12.26 16.49 12.87 17.31 13.52 18.18 Custodian 10.59 14.25 11.12 14.96 11.68 15.71 12.26 16.49 Electronics Technician 14.87 20.00 15.61 21.00 16.39 22.05 17.21 23.15 Equipment Operator 12.26 16.48 12.87 17.31 13.51 18.17 14.19 19.08 Grounds Maintenance Worker 11.68 15.70 12.26 16.49 12.87 17.31 13.52 18.18 Heavy Equipment Operator 16.27 21.89 17.09 22.98 17.94 24.13 18.84 25.34 Irrigation Technician 14.19 19.09 14.90 20.04 15.65 21.05 16.43 22.10 Laborer 10.59 14.25 11.12 14.96 11.68 15.71 12.26 16.49 Laborer (Abernathy Landfill) 11.54 15.52 12.12 16.30 12.73 17.12 13.36 17.97 Recycling Attendant 14.19 19.09 14.90 20.04 15.65 21.05 16.43 22.10 Warehouse Maintenance Worker 11.68 15.70 12.26 16.49 12.87 17.31 13.52 18.18 Medical Positions Hourly Wage Bill Rate Hourly Wage Bill Rate Hourly Wage Bill Rate Hourly Wage Bill Rate Licensed Vocational Nurse 18.84 25.34 19.78 26.60 20.77 27.93 21.81 29.33 Registered Nurse 30.12 40.50 31.62 42.53 33.20 44.66 34.86 46.89 Level 1 - minimum required experience Level 3 - three to five additional years of experience Level 2 - one to three additional years of experience Level 4 - five or more additional years of experience TEMPORARY AGENCY HOURLY OVERTIME RATE SHFFT Level 1 2 3 4 Professional Positions Hourly Wage Bill Rate Hourly Wage Bill Rate Hourly Wage Bill Rate Hourly Wage Bill Rate Accountant 28.26 37.87 29.67 39.76 31.15 41.75 32.71 43.83 GIS/CAD Technician 25.64 34.35 26.92 36.07 28.26 37.87 29.68 39.77 End User Support Tech 24.41 32.71 25.63 34.35 26.91 36.06 28.26 37.87 Clerical Positions Hourly Wage Bill Rate Hourly Wage Bill Rate Hourly Wage Bill Rate Hourly Wage Bill Rate Account Clerk 17.51 22.81 18.39 23.95 19.31 25.15 20.27 26.41 Administrative Assistant 19.31 25.15 20.27 26.41 21.29 27.73 22.35 29.11 Bookkeeper 21.29 27.73 22.35 29.12 23.47 30.57 24.65 32.10 Call Center Representative 19.31 25.15 20.27 26.41 21.29 27.73 22.35 29.11 Cashier 15.89 20.70 16.68 21.73 17.52 22.82 18.39 23.96 Office Assistant 16.67 21.72 17.51 22.80 18.38 23.94 19.30 25.14 Recreation Service Assistant 12.10 15.76 12.70 16.55 13.34 17.37 14.01 18.24 Temporary Election Worker 16.50 21.49 17.33 22.57 18.19 23.70 19.10 24.88 Trades Positions Hourly Wage Bill Rate Hourly Wage Bill Rate Hourly Wage Bill Rate Hourly Wage Bill Rate Building Maint. Worker 15.89 21.37 16.68 22.44 17.52 23.56 18.39 24.74 Construction & Maint. Worker 17.51 23.56 18.39 24.73 19.31 25.97 20.27 27.27 Custodian 15.89 21.37 16.68 22.44 17.52 23.56 18.39 24.74 Electronics Technician 22.30 30.00 23.42 31.49 24.59 33.07 25.82 34.72 Equipment O erator 18.38 24.72 19.30 25.96 20.27 27.26 21.28 28.62 Grounds Maintenance Worker 17.51 23.56 18.39 24.73 19.31 25.97 20.27 27.27 Heavy Equipment Operator 24.41 32.83 25.63 34.47 26.91 36.20 28.26 38.01 Irrigation Technician 21.29 28.63 22.35 30.07 23.47 31.57 24.65 33.15 Laborer 15.89 21.37 16.68 22.44 17.52 23.56 18.39 24.74 Laborer (Abernathy Landfill) 17.31 23.29 18.18 24.45 19.09 25.67 20.04 26.96 Recycling Attendant 21.29 28.63 22.35 30.07 23.47 31.57 24.65 33.15 Warehouse Maintenance Worker 17.51 23.56 18.39 24.73 19.31 25.97 20.27 27.27 Medical Positions Hourly Wage Bill Rate Hourly Wage Bill Rate Hourly Wage Bill Rate Hourly Wage Bill Rate Licensed Vocational Nurse 28.26 38.01 29.67 39.91 31.15 41.90 32.71 44.00 Registered Nurse 45.17 60.76 47.43 63.79 49.80 66.98 52.29 70.33 Level 1 - minimum required experience Level 3 - three to five additional years of experience Level 2 - one to three additional years of experience Level 4 - five or more additional years of experience CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES FORM 1295 1of1 Complete Nos. 1- 4 and 6 if there are interested parties. OFFICE USE ONLY Complete Nos.1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 if there are no interested parties. CERTIFICATION OF FILING Certificate Number: 1 Name of business entity filing form, and the city, state and country of the business entity's place of business. 2022-921325 ITSQuest, Inc. Lubbock, TX United States Date Filed: 08/11/2022 2 Name of governmental entity or state agency that is a party to the contract for which the form is being filed. City of Lubbock Date Acknowledged: 08/17/2022 3 Provide the identification number used by the governmental entity or state agency to track or identity the contract, and provide a description of the services, goods, or other property to be provided under the contract. 16647 Staffing services 4 Name of Interested Party City, State, Country (place of business) Nature of interest (check applicable) Controlling Intermediary Reagan, Jeff Lubbock, TX United States X Reagan, Sarah Lubbock, TX United States X 5 Check only if there is NO Interested Party. ❑ 6 UNSWORN DECLARATION My name is and my date of birth is My address is (street) (city) (state) (zip code) (country) I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed in County, State of on the day of , 20 (month) (year) Signature of authorized agent of contracting business entity (Declarant) "rms provioeo Dy i exas ttnics L;ommission www.etnics.state.tx.us Version V1.1.191b5cdc