REQUEST FOR BID For Strength Training Services

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is seeking bids for Strength Training Services across its four high schools: East, LaFollette, Memorial, and West. The procurement involves securing licensed strength trainers to provide 320 hours of athletic training coverage, approximately eight hours per week, with specific schedules to be determined by each school's athletic director. Key service requirements include comprehensive evaluation and programming for student athletes, strength development programs, injury prevention initiatives, coaching staff training, and development of program templates. Bidders must quote a flat fee for training room coverage, inclusive of all supplies and equipment costs. The Request for Bid (RFB #3260) was issued on April 10, 2024, with responses due by May 1, 2024, at 2:00 PM CST. Mandatory qualifications include maintaining professional liability insurance of at least $1,000,000, completing Wisconsin Caregiver Background Checks for all assigned trainers, and ensuring compliance with FERPA confidentiality requirements.

The contract term is three years with an option to extend annually for two additional years. While no specific set-aside designations were mentioned, bidders must submit multiple compliance forms, including affirmative action documentation, debarment certifications, and equal employment opportunity reports. The procurement appears open to qualified private training service providers who can demonstrate professional competence and meet the district's rigorous standards. Each high school's Athletic Director will have discretion in determining the most appropriate service schedule. Although a specific budget range was not explicitly stated, the 320-hour contract suggests a substantial investment in athletic training services. The MMSD is exempt from Federal Excise Tax and Wisconsin State Sales Tax, which may provide some financial considerations for potential bidders. Successful contractors must prove their trainers are highly qualified and capable of delivering professional, comprehensive strength training and athletic support services.