SLED Opportunity · OHIO · COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOLS
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Columbus City Schools requests bids for athletic trainer services at 16 high schools, requiring a minimum of 10 trainers. The bid is all-or-nothing, with a focus on supporting local disadvantaged businesses. Vendor questions are due by March 19, 2026.
The Columbus City Schools is looking for a vendor to provide athletic trainer services for each of our 16 high schools and the option for middle school athletes to receive service at a high school. Bidders will supply one price for a minimum of 10 trainers to meet the requirements outlined in the specifications. This is an All or Nothing bid. See the attachment for complete specifications. The deadline for vendor questions is 4:00 p.m. (ET) on March 19, 2026. All questions must be sent via Public Purchase. Questions about the bid sent via emails and/or phone will not be answered. Answers to any questions will be posted by Noon (ET) on March 24, 2025. Columbus City Schools has established an Outreach Program to increase participation of businesses designated as Local Economically Disadvantaged Enterprises (LEDE). The Board of Education (BOE) has established an aspirational goal of 20% participation by business designated as LEDE. Vendors are strongly encouraged to use a good faith effort to support the BOE in achieving the Districts LEDE participation goals. Additional information can be obtained by reviewing the BOE Community Inclusion Policy 6400 or by contacting the Outreach Coordinator Duane Parks at outreachservices@columbus.k12.oh.us --- QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS --- Q: Can you confirm that athletic trainers assigned under this contract are required to participate in SERS, including those employed directly by the awarded vendor, and that the vendor is responsible for all associated employer contributions and reporting? A: No answer provided yet. Q: Is this solicitation a continuation or reissuance of a prior athletic training services bid, and if so, will there be a transition period or overlap with the current provider? A: No answer provided yet. Q: Are the outlined coverage schedules considered fixed requirements, or is there flexibility based on sport seasonality, staffing availability, or site-specific needs? A: No answer provided yet. Q: Can you provide additional context on how missed coverage and late arrival penalties have been enforced historically, including frequency and typical scenarios? A: No answer provided yet. Q: Can you elaborate on how athletic trainers are expected to coordinate with district nurses and the TBI program, including reporting expectations and communication workflows? A: No answer provided yet. Q: Is the vendor expected to provide all medical supplies and equipment, or does the district supply any materials at the site level? A: No answer provided yet. Q: Are there specific systems, formats, or timelines required by the district for time reporting and SERS submissions, or is this fully managed by the vendor? A: No answer provided yet. Q: Are there any lessons learned or priorities from previous contracts that the district would like vendors to specifically address in their proposals? A: No answer provided yet.
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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