Substitute Staffing Services

School District Five of Lexington and Richland Counties, located in Irmo, South Carolina, is seeking a vendor to provide substitute staffing services on an as-needed basis. The agency needs to solve the challenge of maintaining daily operational continuity across its schools by securing qualified temporary personnel. The selected provider must recruit, interview, screen, employ, and train substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, custodial staff, and food services workers prior to placement. The scope of work covers placing substitutes daily in grades Pre-K through 12, Special Education, Vocational Education, and other certified staff positions, as well as filling roles for early childhood assistants, special education assistants, instructional aides, media center aides, custodians, and food service workers. The agency requires the provider to maintain at least a ninety-five percent fill rate for all requested services. Additionally, the provider must utilize an automated reporting and billing system, deliver historical reports on substitutes, and assign key contact persons with back-up support. Eligibility is restricted to onshore organizations based in the United States, and all contracted personnel must perform the work onsite at the district facilities. The provider must supply copies of all required state, federal, or local licenses, accreditations, and certifications, as well as candidate resumes and references upon the agency's request. The agency is currently looking for proposals to establish the budget, and bidders must submit all questions regarding this opportunity no later than June 18, 2026.