Opportunity
Miami University and Ohio University Ionwave #1020262485
Clinical placement procurement and support for Physician Associate Studies students
Posted
October 14, 2026
Respond By
November 13, 2026
Identifier
1020262485
NAICS
611710, 621999
Miami University is seeking a provider to secure and support in-person clinical rotations for Physician Associate Studies students, especially in specialties that are difficult for the department to place locally. - Government buyer: Miami University — Physician Associate Studies Department; Office of Strategic Procurement. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, placement providers, or other vendors are named. Miami University is the buyer. - Requested service: Procure and support clinical placements in pediatrics, emergency medicine, women’s health/obstetrics and gynecology, and general surgery. - Each rotation must provide at least 120 verified educational hours per student; the total number of students and placements is not specified. - Provide appropriate preceptor supervision, learning objectives, activities, and feedback, and match students with suitable clinical settings and preceptors. - Support onboarding, scheduling, attendance tracking, issue resolution, and required placement documentation; identify additional preceptors and locations near the University. - Assist with affiliation agreements, verify preceptor licenses, and prepare required preceptor records, including Letters of Intent, attestation forms, and CVs. - Support accreditation needs, including site visits and student evaluations, and coordinate with the Director of Clinical Education. - Notable requirements: Proposals should provide transparent, itemized pricing and cancellation terms, and address references, sustainability, and a proposed rebate. No product part numbers or fixed placement quantities are specified.
Description
Miami University is seeking proposals for a vendor to procure clinical placements for the Physician Associate Studies Department. The placements are for in-person clinical experiences for students, particularly in subject areas where the department cannot independently secure placements with local medical facilities. The requested contract is expected to begin December 1, 2026, with service continuing through December 1, 2028. Proposals will be evaluated using best-value selection.