Sole Source Public Review - Athletic Training Services

City Colleges of Chicago is conducting public review of a sole-source intent to award an athletic training services contract to RTP Fitness & Recovery for the 2026-2027 athletic season, with a public hearing on November 2, 2026. This is a sole-source procurement with no competitive solicitation; objections to the sole-source determination must be submitted by the hearing date.

RTP Fitness & Recovery will provide on-site athletic trainer coverage for approximately 160 home athletic contests across six CCC colleges (Daley, Truman, Wright, Malcolm X, Kennedy King, and Olive-Harvey). Services include presence beginning at least one hour prior to contest start through conclusion of activities, injury assessment and evaluation, immediate care and emergency response, preventative taping and bracing, injury documentation, and coordination with athletic directors and coaches. All athletic trainers must be licensed and maintain required professional certifications and liability insurance. The vendor, owned by Amanda Boulware (ATC, MDNC) with approximately 18 years of professional athletic training experience, is the incumbent provider and has delivered services to CCC for five consecutive athletic seasons.

The contract value is $40,000, calculated at $250 per athletic contest for an estimated 160 home contests, with compensation submitted upon completion of actual events. The contract term runs from July 2026 through December 2026. CCC justifies sole-source procurement based on service continuity, the vendor's demonstrated familiarity with CCC athletic programs and operational requirements, compliance obligations with student athletic leagues, and avoidance of onboarding delays and operational disruption. CCC notes this arrangement serves as an interim solution while evaluating longer-term athletic trainer staffing structures.

Interested vendors may object to the sole-source determination and request opportunity to demonstrate capability to provide equivalent services at or below $40,000. Contact William Moore, Procurement Contracts Administrator, at (773) 487-6958 or Wmoore48@ccc.edu for objection submission and hearing registration.