TO: Board of County Commissioners
THROUGH: John A. Titkanich, Jr., County Administrator
Kristin Daniels, Director, Office of Management and Budget
FROM: Jennifer Hyde, Procurement Manager
DATE: September 24, 2025
SUBJECT: Second Amendment to the HireQuest Direct Agreement for Annual Day Labor Services
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BACKGROUND
On December 12, 2023, the Board of County Commissioners awarded Bid 2024022 for temporary, as needed day laborer services to HireQuest Direct. Workers are used on an as-needed basis as flaggers, to perform mowing, and to perform other general labor activities. The contract may also be utilized by the Department of Utilities Services and the Parks Maintenance, Facilities Management and Traffic Engineering Divisions.
ANALYSIS
Due to the 7.7% increase to Florida’s minimum wage from $13 to $14, effective September 30, 2025, HireQuest Direct has requested increases to their bid prices as shown on the table below. Staff agrees the requested changes are appropriate, and remains very satisfied with HireQuest’s performance.
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General Labor Hourly Rate |
Flagger Labor Hourly Rate |
|
Original Bid Pricing |
$16.90 |
$17.60 |
|
First Amendment Price |
$18.15 |
$18.85 |
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Requested Price |
$19.38 |
$20.08 |
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Current Requested Increase |
6.8% |
6.5% |
BUDGETARY IMPACT
Funding for services performed under this agreement may come from various sources depending on the Department utilizing the agreement. Most commonly the funding will be utilized from the Transportation Fund/Roads and Bridges/Contracted Labor Services (Account Number 11121441-033470).
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTIONS
Award of Bid 2024022
First Amendment on September 24, 2024
First Extension
POTENTIAL FUTURE BOARD ACTIONS
Final extension anticipated to be requested in December 2025.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
Infrastructure, Public Safety
OTHER PLAN ALIGNMENT
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommended Action
Staff recommends the Board approve the second amendment to the agreement with HireQuest Direct and authorize the Chairman to sign it after the County Attorney’s approval as to form and legal sufficiency.