RFP 23-00-23 Athletic Trainers

Medford School District 549C has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) 23-00-23 for athletic trainers to serve North Medford and South Medford High Schools, seeking a qualified consultant to provide two full-time certified athletic trainers. The contract will have a minimum duration of three years, commencing July 1, 2023, with trainers expected to work 40 hours per week and provide comprehensive coverage for all athletic practices and competitions. Proposed trainers must meet the District's mandatory training and background check requirements and will be evaluated based on firm qualifications, staff credentials, ability to meet the scope of work, cost-effectiveness, and proposal completeness. The RFP requires proposal submissions by April 26, 2023, with proposals remaining valid for 30 days after the closing date. The District will award the contract to the proposal that best serves its interests, with the selected consultant receiving exclusive rights to training room space, practice and sideline access, and up to $3,000 in annual equipment and supplies per school.

The procurement appears open to all qualified providers without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The District will provide the selected consultant with training infrastructure, including dedicated training room spaces at both high schools and up to $3,000 in annual equipment and supplies per school. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the contract involves providing two full-time athletic trainers with comprehensive coverage of athletic programs. The District emphasizes compliance with federal, state, and local equal employment requirements and will select a contractor based on a holistic evaluation of qualifications and proposal merits. Interested consultants should carefully review the RFP documentation, prepare comprehensive proposals that demonstrate their ability to meet the District's athletic training needs, and be prepared to provide certified professionals who can integrate seamlessly into the school's athletic programs.