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Mississippi Valley State University is seeking a comprehensive Student Athletes Accident Insurance contract through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process for a five-year period beginning August 1, 2025. The procurement is specifically for accident insurance coverage that will protect student athletes, prospective student athletes, and band members. The insurance requirements include NCAA catastrophic threshold coverage up to $90,000 per claim, a minimum $1,000,000 air travel aggregate, 100% ambulance coverage, and expanded sports coverage for conditions like overuse syndromes and heat-related problems. Proposals must include detailed cost quotations covering premiums, policy structure, and all associated costs, with the university selecting the lowest cost quote that meets required coverage levels. Key procurement dates include market assignment letters being sent on February 24, 2025, market assignments finalized by March 12, 2025, and all questions from potential bidders due by March 19, 2025. The final proposal submission deadline is April 25, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., with the university offering three potential deductible structure options: no deductible with first dollar coverage, $10,000 individual/$120,000 aggregate, or $10,000 individual/$100,000 aggregate.

The RFP does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The selected insurance agent must maintain $1,000,000 per occurrence Errors and Omissions coverage. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation, the university will have discretion in selecting either a single-year or multi-year policy. The contract allows MVSU to choose its preferred deductible structure based on the competitive quotes received. Although incumbent vendors are not mentioned, the comprehensive nature of the RFP suggests the university is open to new insurance providers who can meet the specified coverage requirements. The procurement appears focused on securing comprehensive, cost-effective accident insurance that provides robust protection for student athletes across various potential injury scenarios.