RFP Solicitation for Athletic Training Services Mississippi University for Women is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide qualified, licensed and certified Athletic Trainers capable of providing athletic training and rehabilitation services

Mississippi University for Women is soliciting proposals under RFP# 3160008197 for professional athletic training and physical therapy services to support its student-athletes. The selected vendor must provide two full-time athletic trainers who are licensed by the state of Mississippi and certified by NATABOC, with a minimum of five years of experience in collegiate or professional athletic programs. Key responsibilities include monitoring athletic injuries, developing prevention programs, and coordinating care with team physicians, all while adhering to CAHEP and NATA standards. The contract is intended to be a five-year agreement with an estimated start date of October 1, 2026. Proposals must be submitted physically by 2:00 p.m. CST on September 8, 2026, and must include a services proposal and a separate stand-alone cost proposal. Evaluation will be based on the ability to provide the scope of work (40%), the cost proposal (35%), and vendor qualifications and references (25%). Awardees must comply with the Mississippi Employment Protection Act, FERPA regulations for student privacy, and strict data security standards, including AES-256 bit encryption. Payment will be issued within 45 days of invoice receipt, and the contract is subject to the availability of funds.