When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 30, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 16, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $810,000.

It was issued by Louisville Jefferson County Metro Government. The work is located in Louisville, Kentucky, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Staffing and employer-of-record firm with experience administering subsidized or workforce development programs. Demonstrated payroll processing, tax filing, W-2 reporting, and employment verification capabilities. Experienced onboarding teams able to support participants with transportation and accessibility challenges. Ability to provide direct deposit and pay card administration. Strong participant support, compliance monitoring, and workforce training experience.

Staffing Provider and Employer of Record Services (Due October 30, 2026)

Overview

Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing

Louisville, Kentucky, United StatesPosted: October 6, 2026Deadline: October 30, 2026

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SUMMARY

A Louisville, Kentucky government authority seeks a staffing provider and employer of record for a one-year subsidized participant employment program. Services include onboarding, payroll administration, tax compliance, employment verification, participant support, and training assistance.

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BUDGET

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$810,000

CONTRACT DURATION

60 months

TIMELINE

RFP Issue Date: October 5th, 2026

Last Day for Questions: October 16th, 2026

Answers Submitted by SummerWorks Staff: October 21st, 2026

Proposal Due Date: October 30th, 2026

Contract Award Date: December 2nd, 2026

Contract Start Date: March 1st, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 16, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Louisville Jefferson County Metro Government

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Louisville, Kentucky is seeking a staffing provider and employer of record to support subsidized program participants for a one-year contract period. The selected provider will prepare and issue payroll checks, resolve payroll discrepancies, monitor missing timesheets, send automated reminders to students and supervisors, identify excessive absences or tardiness, and flag participants approaching maximum allowable hours.

The provider will offer direct deposit or pay card options, remit payroll taxes, file required payroll tax returns, issue W-2 wage and tax statements, provide W-2 replacement and support, and handle employment verification requests. Responsibilities will also include assisting with participant onboarding, collecting pre-hire documents and identification, hosting accessible onboarding sessions, explaining payroll-related matters, updating participant information, and supporting soft skills and leadership training during designated program weeks. Questions must be submitted by October 16, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 30, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 16, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $810,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Louisville Jefferson County Metro Government. The work is located in Louisville, Kentucky, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Staffing and employer-of-record firm with experience administering subsidized or workforce development programs
Demonstrated payroll processing, tax filing, W-2 reporting, and employment verification capabilities
Experienced onboarding teams able to support participants with transportation and accessibility challenges
Ability to provide direct deposit and pay card administration
Strong participant support, compliance monitoring, and workforce training experience

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