Temporary Staffing and Recruitment Services

Nova ScotiaNova Scotia, CanadaDue Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Client: Nova Scotia
RFP Number: HR-9424
Posted: 10/8/2026
Category: HR Services
Budget: Looking for Proposal
NAICS: —
Set-aside: —
Contact: —

Description

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The government authority located in Nova Scotia requires a vendor to provide non-exclusive temporary staffing and recruitment services for administrative positions. The selected vendor must perform all required work onsite in Nova Scotia. Only Canadian organizations located onshore are eligible to bid on this opportunity. Interested vendors must register on the issuing authority's website to download the unwatermarked RFP document. Vendors must submit all questions regarding the opportunity no later than October 21, 2026. The buyer is currently looking for proposals to establish the budget for these services.

Key solicitation details

AI-extracted from DAL2026-23319101 Temporary Staffing and Recruitment Services.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.

Dalhousie University is issuing this Request for Standing Offers to solicit offers from qualified suppliers to provide temporary staffing services for staff administrative positions on an as-needed basis. Successful offerors will be placed on a Standing Offer List. Single legal entities are eligible to bid.

Issued by: Dalhousie University
Deadline for Questions: October 21, 2026
Deadline for Issuing Addenda: October 23, 2026
Submission Deadline: October 28, 2026
Anticipated Evaluation Completion Date: November 18, 2026
How to submit: Electronic via the bidding system
Submission details: Submitted electronically at https://dal.bidsandtenders.ca/. Pricing must be submitted as a separate Financial Offer using the bidding system pricing table.
Contract term: Initial term of three (3) years with option to renew for up to two (2) additional one-year terms, to a maximum of five (5) years in total.
Place of performance: Dalhousie University campuses in Halifax and Truro, Nova Scotia and Saint John, New Brunswick.
Insurance and bonding: Commercial General Liability Insurance of no less than $2,000,000 per occurrence; Professional Liability Insurance of no less than $5,000,000 per occurrence; Cyber Liability Insurance of no less than $2,000,000 per occurrence; Workers' Compensation clearance letter/certificate of good standing.

How proposals are evaluated

Demonstrated understanding of Dalhousie requirements and operational model
Sourcing, recruitment, equity compliance, and accommodation requirements	12 points
Key Personnel and Service Delivery
Non-Price Rated Criteria Total	60 points
Financial Evaluation (Price and commercial terms)	40 points

Scope of work

Non-exclusive temporary staffing services for staff administrative positions
Provision of qualified hourly paid temporary staff
Services for campuses in Halifax and Truro, Nova Scotia and Saint John, New Brunswick
Administrative support for assessment, reporting, and use
Comprehensive reference checks and background/police checks when required
Dedicated account management and service delivery support
Monthly detailed reporting and invoicing support

Minimum qualifications

Offeror must be a single legal entity
Vendor account registered on Dalhousie University's electronic bidding system and registered as a plan taker
Proof of business registration or corporate status
References demonstrating a minimum of three years of temporary staffing experience
Registration as a supplier in Dalhousie University's Supplier Portal prior to award

Documents to include with the bid

Submission Form (Appendix C)
Separate Financial Offer / Pricing Table
Complete offer addressing all technical and rated requirements
Proof of business registration or corporate status
References demonstrating experience

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