Rural Medical Clerkship Development

The state of Missouri, through the Office of Administration, Division of Purchasing on behalf of the Department of Health and Senior Services, has issued a solicitation for the Rural Medical Clerkship Development program under solicitation number STATE 0000000444SL, with responses due by July 17, 2026. The contract, governed by Missouri statutes rather than federal acquisition regulations, aims to establish and sustain a medical clerkship program that expands clinical training opportunities for medical students in rural areas, with an anticipated total value of up to $345,000 over three years, including one base period and two optional one-year renewals, each capped at $115,000. Proposals must be submitted electronically through MissouriBUYS, and vendors must be enrolled with “Spend Authorized” status. Evaluation is based on a trade-off methodology, prioritizing technical merit at 130 points over cost at 60 points, with emphasis on the methodology and work plan, organizational experience, team qualifications, and participation by minority- or women-owned businesses. Key deliverables include annual work plans, quarterly progress reports, an annual performance report, and a five-year sustainability plan with cost projections, all tied to affiliation agreements with Missouri-based medical schools. Contractors must comply with state and federal laws including the ADA, HIPAA, E-Verify requirements under RSMo 285.530, and the Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act under RSMo 34.600, with mandatory certification and documentation submissions in exhibits. All deliverables and data developed under the contract are the exclusive property of the state, with strict confidentiality and data security obligations, and no transfer or commercial use permitted without written consent. Key personnel substitutions require prior state approval, and contractors must maintain E-Verify compliance, submit quarterly invoices via email using a state-specified format, and adhere to 2 CFR 200 financial reporting standards. Payments are processed via EFT to the contractor’s registered MissouriBUYS address, and failure to meet any statutory, compliance, or performance requirement may result in contract termination or financial penalties.