Sole Source for Driven Elite Canton, LLC

Alcorn State University is procuring comprehensive athletic department services from Driven Elite Canton, LLC under a sole source procurement designated as SSP2026-05 and RFx #3150006860, with a proposed contract value of $200,000. The services include the oversight and implementation of a Holistic Sports Performance Department focused on student-athlete care and retention, encompassing strength and conditioning programming, athletic training management for daily operations and rehabilitation, nutrition education with daily supplementation access, compliance consulting aligned with NCAA holistic care standards, and support for campus-based branded revenue-generating activities as well as facility development consultation for renovations and long-term planning. The provider is uniquely authorized to offset contract costs through internal revenue-generating activities conducted on campus, and all services must comply with both NCAA mandates and the university’s internal operational goals. Performance is required to occur in Mississippi, though specific timelines and delivery schedules are not detailed. The solicitation was posted on May 29, 2026, with responses due by June 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST, and all proposals must be submitted via the Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration bid portal or mailed to 100 Capitol Street, Jackson, MS 39201. Any objections to the sole source determination must be submitted in writing to Mertha George at [email hidden] with the subject line “Sole Source Objection” by the same deadline, accompanied by detailed justification and supporting documentation. No competitive evaluation factors are applicable due to the sole source nature of the procurement, and no formal contract clauses, inspection criteria, or detailed packaging requirements are included in the documentation.