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Mississippi University for Women is requesting proposals for athletic training services to support the university's student-athlete population under RFP 3160008197, with proposals due September 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST at the Office of Resources Management, 1100 College Street, Columbus, Mississippi. Questions are due August 24, 2026, with responses provided August 27, 2026.

The scope requires two full-time, NATABOC-certified and Mississippi-licensed Athletic Trainers to provide injury evaluation, prevention programs, medical records management, home athletic training coverage during playoffs, and supervision of graduate assistant athletic trainers in accordance with CAHEP and NATA standards. The university will provide athletic supplies, facility space, and maintain responsibility for scheduling; the vendor will partner with the university to identify team physicians.

Vendors must demonstrate a minimum of five years' experience providing athletic training services to collegiate, professional, or comparable athletic programs; current certifications in CPR, AED, and First Aid; and management experience with multi-sport programs serving diverse student populations. Three references from similarly sized institutions are required. Professional liability insurance with minimum limits of $1 million per occurrence is mandatory, with certificates of coverage due prior to service commencement.

The contract term is five years with possible renewal under mutual written agreement, effective October 1, 2026. Evaluation criteria weight cost at 35 percent, ability to provide the scope of work at 40 percent, and vendor qualifications and references at 25 percent. Finalist presentations are scheduled for September 15, 2026, with award notification anticipated for September 15–16, 2026. Proposals must include a cover letter not exceeding three pages, corporate structure and credentials documentation, a services proposal addressing scope of work and qualifications, and a separate cost proposal detailing fee schedules for Year 1, subsequent renewal years, and optional services. The contract is governed by Mississippi University for Women's Standard Services Contract and applicable state regulations including FERPA compliance.