Sports Medicine Simulators - RFP - CTE Programs

The Michigan Department of Education's Office of Career and Technical Education issued Request for Proposal 240000000565 on December 4, 2023, to procure sports medicine training simulators and comprehensive curriculum resources for secondary Career and Technical Education programs across the state. The procurement seeks a one-time purchase of 28 sets of specialized training equipment, including ankle and knee injury trainers with articulating joints, complemented by digital and hard-copy curriculum materials aligned with National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) standards. Deliverables must include rehabilitation modality training aids and supplemental teaching materials supporting real-world career scenarios and employability skills, with direct shipment to 28 individual CTE program locations throughout Michigan. Mandatory minimum requirements include detailed product specifications and pictures, examples of supporting curriculum materials, a detailed manufacturing timeline, proof of NATA industry standards compliance for sections 9, 11, 13, and 15, and demonstration of capability to ship to multiple simultaneous locations. The evaluation process employs a PASS/FAIL basis for technical criteria, with pricing considered only for proposals meeting all mandatory requirements; the State may consider service-disabled veteran-owned business (SDVOB) status preferences and is not obligated to accept the lowest price. The proposal deadline was December 18, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with questions due by December 8, 2023, and State answers posted by December 13, 2023. The anticipated contract commencement date is February 26, 2024, with all simulators and resources to be delivered within 100 business days of purchase order receipt during normal business hours.

The procurement includes a service-disabled veteran-owned business (SDVOB) status preference consideration, though no explicit set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises are documented. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in the available materials. Contractors must maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and provide comprehensive warranty, maintenance, technical support, and educator training services; pricing must be firm and fixed for the entire contract duration with the contractor responsible for all shipping costs to multiple locations. Detailed pricing breakdowns per item, including equipment, curriculum resources, and associated costs, must be submitted in modifiable format (Excel or Word). Contracts equal to or exceeding $250,000 require State Administrative Board approval, indicating the potential award value may fall within or exceed this threshold; however, the specific budget range or award value is not explicitly stated in the available documentation. Local CTE programs will bear all costs for maintenance, repairs, and additional training beyond what is included in the base proposal.