TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Diego Chavez, Director of Administrative Services
PREPARED BY: Michelle Tamez, Human Resources Analyst
SUBJECT: Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Apple One,
Inc. for As-Needed Temporary Staffing Services
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RECOMMENDATION
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Authorize approval of a two-year professional services agreement with AppleOne Inc. to provide temporary staffing services in an amount not to exceed $550,000 over the entire term of the agreement, inclusive of all extensions and amendments; and
Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with the option to extend for up to two additional one-year terms based on satisfactory performance of the services in the agreement and at the City’s discretion.
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PRIOR ACTION/VOTE
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CITY COUNCIL GOAL
Maintain a high performing organization that values fiscal sustainability, transparency, accountability and organizational efficiency.
BACKGROUND
The City of Murrieta relies on temporary staffing to fulfill various roles and support operations during peak workloads, special projects, and staffing shortages. The City has an active agreement with AppleOne Inc., which started on July 1, 2018. Most recently, the agreement term was extended for six months from July 1, 2023, until
December 31, 2023, without any additional renewal term options.
For the past five years, AppleOne has consistently provided quality temporary staff across various departments, meeting the City’s needs and contributing to the smooth functioning of operations. The City currently has several active temporary employees provided by AppleOne to fill various roles within the City. Staff recommends establishing a new agreement (Attachment 1) with AppleOne Inc. for a two-year term, with the option of two additional one-year extensions. The City is piggybacking this procurement on a solicitation and agreement conducted by the Superior Court of Orange County, effective October 26, 2021, which was selected through a competitive bidding process.
In accordance with Municipal Code Section 3.08.295, Cooperative Purchasing, the City Council has the authority to join with other public and quasi-public agencies in cooperative purchasing plans or programs for the purchase of supplies and services.
In accordance with the aforementioned code section, staff recommends piggybacking the competitive bidding process conducted by the Superior Court of Orange County to satisfy the bidding requirements and execute an agreement with AppleOne, Inc., effective January 1, 2024. The proposed agreement terms are consistent with those in the Superior Court of Orange County agreement.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total amount of the agreement is not exceed $550,000, to be funded using salary savings from vacant positions or through the budget process, if needed.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Professional Services Agreement with AppleOne, Inc.