Massage Therapist Athletics

The University of Connecticut has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Massage Therapist Athletics services, solicitation number TL011022, targeted specifically for the university's athletic department. The procurement seeks a qualified massage therapist to provide professional massage services to support UConn's athletic programs and athletes. The solicitation is open to all vendors and requires submission through the HuskyBuy self-service online portal, with a formal solicitation period running from January 10, 2022, at 10:30 AM EST to January 25, 2022, at 2:00 PM EST. A vendor question and answer period was established from January 10, 2022, at 10:45 AM EST until January 13, 2022, at 2:00 PM EST, during which potential bidders could seek clarification about the RFP requirements. The primary contact for this solicitation is Terri Lessard, who can be reached at terri.lessard@uconn.edu or 860-486-2000 for any assistance with bid preparation and submission.

While the solicitation documents do not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, the RFP indicates standard payment terms of 2% discount if paid within 15 days, with net 45 days otherwise, and delivery terms of Free On Board Destination. No information is provided about incumbent vendors, existing infrastructure, or integration requirements. Similarly, the documents do not disclose a specific estimated contract value, budget range, or total funding allocation for the massage therapy services. The lack of line item specifications and detailed pricing information suggests that vendors will have flexibility in proposing their services and rates. Interested vendors are encouraged to review the complete solicitation documents through the HuskyBuy portal and contact Terri Lessard with any questions or need for additional information about the procurement opportunity.