Athletic Trainer Outsourcing of Services

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Background The Tucson Unified School District (TUSD) is the largest and oldest school district in Tucson, Arizona, serving approximately 40,000 students across 88 school sites. The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to secure a qualified third-party provider to supply comprehensive athletic training services focused on high school sports (grades 9 through 12), with potential expansion to middle school sports (grades 7 and 8). TUSD aims for a flexible, all-inclusive approach that promotes vendor autonomy in scheduling and staffing while ensuring quality support for athletes. Work Details The contractor will provide comprehensive athletic training services that include: - Staffing of athletic trainers - Scheduling of services - Event coverage for sporting events - Medical oversight of athletes - Management of the athletic program. The vendor must ensure coverage for events when the assigned athletic trainer is absent and participate in a quarterly quality assurance model. They are expected to collect data on services provided and oversee their staff's recruitment, evaluation, retention, and termination. Additionally, the vendor should integrate into the campus culture and provide courtesy support to visiting teams without an athletic trainer during injuries. Period of Performance The contract period will begin upon award and will continue as specified in the final agreement. Specific timelines for proposal submission are outlined with a release date of April 8, 2026; questions due by April 15, 2026; and proposals due by April 23, 2026. Place of Performance Services will be performed at various high school locations within the Tucson Unified School District in Tucson, Arizona. Bidder Requirements Bidders must comply with specific requirements including obtaining a valid fingerprint clearance card for employees providing services at District schools. Contractors must adhere to federal immigration laws through the E-Verify program. Additionally, contractors must ensure that no employees who are registered sex offenders perform work on District premises when students are present. They are required to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including general liability and workers' compensation.