1. The CONTRACTOR shall provide temporary CRS services for positions outlined in Exhibit “A”, attached hereto and made a part hereof, to the STATE on a temporary or temp-to-hire basis. These services shall include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Recruiting, pre-screening, and onboarding qualified candidates based on the position and work requirements provided by the STATE; i. Pre-screening shall include appropriate background screening of staff prior to commencing work including the following: a) Education verification – highest degree earned. b) Third party employment verification – last two (2) employers or to the extent possible, if less than two previous employers. c) Reference check – two (2) professional references or to the extent possible, if previous employment history is limited and/or previous employer’s policies do not allow for comment. d) Background check – inclusive of a criminal history record check for the previous ten (10) years. The CONTRACTOR shall apply suitability standards to determine if the selected candidate is appropriate for the assignment to the STATE. Cost of background checks shall be the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR and will not be paid for by the STATE. b. Identify temporary workers (to be approved by the STATE) for both shortand long-term assignments; c. Providing a pathway for temp-to-hire conversion of the CONTRACTOR’s temporary worker; and i. The STATE Human Resources (“HR”) team shall inform the CONTRACTOR if the STATE would like to convert the temporary worker to a permanent employee. d. Providing other related services as needed and/or as agreed upon by both the CONTRACTOR and the STATE. 2. The CONTRACTOR shall work directly with the STATE’s HR team and division chief to understand the role of the vacancy or need, as well as understand the parameters that constitute a good fit for the STATE. 3. All information exchanged over the course of the Contract between the CONTRACTOR and the STATE shall remain strictly confidential.
