|| Home ||	Kent State University is accepting  competitive sealed proposals to contract for The Management and Operations of University Health Services in accordance with the Terms, conditions and requirements set forth in a Request for Proposal. Proposals are to be returned no latter than 3:30 p.m. December 1, 1998, to the Purchasing Department of Kent State University. Targeted implementation is as early as March 1, 1999 but not later than July 1, 1999 as per negotiations between Contractor and the University. A University Review and Evaluation committee will evaluate proposals. The criteria for evaluation of proposals, and selection of the successful Respondent for this award, will be based on the factors listed below.   Weight/value CRITERIA 30% The overall cost to the University for the services to be performed. 20% The Respondent's demonstrated competence and experience with the provision of quality health services in an efficient, effective, adequate and appropriate manner. 10% The Respondent’s experience in providing health service at a higher education institution and/or at in institution of equivalent type and scope 10% The qualifications, education and experience of the team members proposed to conduct the administrative and clinical work. 10% Respondent's demonstrated capability and financial resources to perform the work in the time projected. 5% The quality of references from previous or current customers of Respondent. 5% The Respondent's aware ness of future directions of student health as well as other related fields that may be applicable to the University 5% Respondent's planned investment 2.5% Respondent's transitional plan in the transfer of operations. 2.5% Respondent's experience with accreditation agencies.   The primary source of funding is a designated fee of $40/semester per full time student. The services provided by University Health Services are presently offered at no additional cost to the Kent students with the exception of : Laboratory tests which must be sent out to a reference lab for processing. Medications purchased in the UHS pharmacy, Miscellaneous medical supplies (crutches, braces, etc.). Counseling sessions by Psychological Services ($20 co-payment for individual 1 hour session). Some immunizations and/or medications used in treatment. The current health fee is one of the lowest in the country. Currently students (including part time students) may access all of the services provided by Health services at no additional cost and as many times as needed throughout the semester. If a for profit company takes control of University Health Services the amount that students may pay could change. The health center at Auburn University has been outsourced and the initial visit to their health center costs $74 with a follow-up visit costing $40. It is estimated that approximately 25 to 30% of the current students at KSU are either underinsured or have no insurance at all to cover these costs. The structure of service may change if outsourced. Currently at UHS we are missioned to treat students only. The RFP infers the fact that faculty, staff and non-KSU people may be seen at the Health Center. University Health Services is currently here to help KSU students in any way we can to complete your education here at Kent. We are not here to make a profit on the students We are here to make sure in any way we can that each and every student enrolled will graduate.