North Dakota Businesses Reviewing Their PEO Options.

This new company is a pipeline servicing company that is being spun off as a new entity from Williams. This will be considered a startup and no LRs have been requested. They did complete a Loss History affidavit and it is attached this RFP. This operation has been bought and sold many times over the last several years to as a way to help mitigate this new upheaval the new owner wants to use a Professional Employer Organization and he requires the new Professional Employer Organization to be able to supply large group United HC plan coverage options on par to their current coverage through Williams. Those plans summaries are attached to this RFP. A benefits census is currently being worked on and it will be provided to you as soon as it is received. They are looking for a Jan 1st start but they want to start their evaluation process ASAP. In addition to ND they will also have one EE in WY. They will also periodically use 1099 contractors and it would be helpful to them if their new Professional Employer Organization could assist in patrolling these contractors. The owner would like you to first introduce yourself via email and request a time to schedule your initial phone conversation. If you can, include your United plan desriptons you offer in ND on the email so that you can discuss during that initial call. Below are some additional notes from the contacts assistant.: *We are a petrochemical measurement and analytical laboratory based in Williston, ND. We currently have 19 employees; four of us work in the lab, two work from home (office staff), and thirteen employees are in the field taking samples, measuring oil flow, and calibrating gas meters. We expect to hire up to 6 more field technicians before the end of 2023. Right now, all of us are covered under the ND workers comp code 1320A. *Estimated employee count on January 1, 2024 is 25 with a total gross payroll of $3.3 million. For now, we can keep the workers comp code at 1320A for everyone. Our two home office staff will not need that level of coverage, but we can separate that out

This is a Canadian company that is now starting operations in ND and is looking for a Professional Employer Organization to handle all payroll, tax, HR and benefits admin. They are looking to start Nov 1st with about 4 EEs and then ramp up to about 14 by Feb. The average salary for each EE will be around $55,000/yr. They will then expand into CO. They are looking for a Professional Employer Organization to also present a benefits package for a low, medium and deluxe option. The company rents liquid containment barriers which to deliver and setup on site. Most of the systems they will be setting up in the US will be fracking tank containment systems. You can view these on their web site. Their EEs are only engaged in the delivery, set up and break down of these containment systems.

Company does site security monitoring in the oilfield. They are starting to add trucking to their business. They would like to find out the cost to have an employee leasing company handle payroll and employee benefits.

Company does concrete work. They have used a Professional Employer Organization in the past, so they are familiar with the relationship. A loss affidavit has been requested.