Sports Medicine Simulators - RFP - CTE Programs

The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) Office of Career and Technical Education (CTE) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the one-time purchase of innovative learning aids and simulators for secondary state-approved CTE Programs implementing sports medicine credentials in Health Science Courses. The RFP seeks 28 units of each of the following resources with associated curriculum materials: simulators and training aids for diagnosing and assessing sports injuries; digital or hard copy curriculum resources aligned to National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) standards; rehabilitation modality teaching aids; and supplemental materials supporting employability skills and real-world career scenarios. The proposal is due on December 18, 2023, with an anticipated contract start date of February 26, 2024. Pricing must be provided for all items, and bidders are encouraged to offer quick payment terms. The State reserves the right to award to the responsive and responsible bidder who offers the best value, which may not be the lowest priced proposal.

The RFP indicates there are no incumbent contractors, and the funding source is the State of Michigan. The State may utilize all bidder information to determine fair market value, and the award is subject to approval by the State Administrative Board. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and the State does not provide any information on possible award values or budget ranges.