Medical College Admissions Test Preparation

The state and local contract opportunity involves a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Oklahoma A&M System, specifically the OSU Center for Health Sciences (OSU-CHS), for Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) Preparation services. The procurement seeks an awarded supplier to provide comprehensive MCAT preparation for students enrolled in the OSU Certificate Program in Medical Sciences, with specific requirements for in-person training sessions complemented by online resources and assessments. The solicitation was opened on May 7, 2019, at 12:00 AM CDT and closed on May 16, 2019, at 3:00 PM CDT, with the RFP number OSUTUL-RFP-000633-2019. Bidders were required to review and certify agreement to attached terms and conditions, download and complete a Non-collusion Certificate, and submit a Certificate of Compliance. The primary contact for this RFP is Brandilyn Brown, who can be reached at brandi.brown@okstate.edu or +1 918-594-8330. The commodity codes associated with this procurement include 42300000 (Medical training and education supplies) and 86000000 (Education and Training Services).

The contract was ultimately awarded to Kaplan Higher Education, with payment terms set at 0% 30, Net 30. While the document does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, it appears to be an open procurement for qualified educational service providers specializing in medical test preparation. The procurement covers Rogers County and specifically relates to the Northeastern Oklahoma A & M College in Miami, OK. Although a precise award value is not specified in the available documentation, the contract involves comprehensive MCAT preparation services with both in-person and online components. The procurement suggests a targeted approach to supporting students in the OSU Certificate Program in Medical Sciences, with a focus on providing high-quality test preparation resources to enhance student performance and medical school admission prospects.