UI Call Center Services

The North Carolina Department of Commerce, Division of Employment Security is seeking a vendor to provide UI Call Center Services, including a modern, flexible contact center solution with enhanced claimant experience and scalable operations.

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (NC)


General
Open (open)
Doc2187036699
Aug 26, 2026 02:00 PM
Jun 16, 2026 08:37 PM
1 year base + 4 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
State
Original Solicitation Links
Contact
Casey C. Jones
casey.c.jones@commerce.nc.gov
Submission Instructions
Online
Description

The North Carolina Department of Commerce, Division of Employment Security (DES) is seeking a vendor to provide Unemployment Insurance (UI) Call Center Services. The goal is to procure a modern, flexible contact center solution that enhances the claimant experience, allows for rapid scaling in response to fluctuations in UI claim volumes, integrates securely with DES systems, and incorporates modern capabilities such as intelligent automation and AI-supported IVR. The selected vendor will be responsible for delivering comprehensive call center services, including staffing, technology, and support, all while adhering to strict security and data handling requirements, including compliance with FedRAMP or GovRAMP standards for any cloud-based solutions. The contract will have a term of one year with four optional one-year renewals. Vendors are encouraged to propose innovative approaches and technologies, such as AI-driven virtual agents and intelligent routing, to improve service outcomes and operational efficiency. The RFP includes detailed requirements and specifications for staffing, technology, security, service level agreements (SLAs), and pricing, all of which must be addressed in the vendor's proposal.

Classification Codes
NAICS561422Telemarketing Bureaus and Other Contact Centers
PSCD321IT AND TELECOM- HELP DESK
Smart Codes
call center servicesunemployment insurance supportcloud-based contact center platform
Specifications
Service Only
Requirements
Required
  • Worker's Compensation — $10,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $500,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 3 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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