Campus Health Clinic Services University of Maine at Fort Kent

System will hereinafter be referred to as the "University." Respondents to the document shall be referred to as "Respondent(s)” or “Respondent”. The Respondent to whom the Agreement is awarded shall be referred to as the "Contractor." The University of Maine System and other components of the University shall be referred to as “Multi-Institution”. 1.1.2 Background Overview Established in 1968, the University of Maine System (UMS) unites six distinctive public universities, comprising 10 campuses and numerous centers, in the common purpose of providing quality higher education while delivering on its traditional tripartite mission of teaching, research, and public service. A comprehensive public institution of higher education, UMS serves more than 30,000 students annually and is supported by the efforts of more than 2,000 full- time and part-time faculty, more than 3,000 regular full-time and part-time staff, and a complement of part-time temporary (adjunct) faculty. Reaching more

than 500,000 people annually through educational and cultural offerings, the University of Maine System also benefits from more than two-thirds of its alumni population residing within the state; more than 123,000 individuals. The System consists of six universities: The University of Maine (UMaine), including its regional campus the University of Maine at Machias (UMM); the University of Maine at Augusta (UMA); the University of Maine at Farmington (UMF); the University of Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK), the University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI); and the University of Southern Maine (USM). The System also includes the University of Maine School of Law and the University of Maine Graduate and Professional Center. Campus thumbnails University of Maine at Fort Kent Founded in 1878, the University of Maine at Fort Kent is a unique learning institution perfect for people seeking a rural scholastic atmosphere of modern academic standards combined with an eclectic mix of rugged outdoor vistas and access to cosmopolitan epicenters across two countries. The learning opportunities at UMFK have become a model of a "destination university" that other New England campuses attempt to emulate. Strong academic programs include associate and bachelor’s degrees in disciplines such as nursing, business, biology, forestry and cybersecurity among others. The student body at UMFK numbering 1,500, has a higher percentage of international students than any other university in New England, allowing immersion in a cultural opportunity that is Request for Proposal – Campus Health Clinic Services Dated: March 29, 2024 University of Maine System RFP Page 4 of 42 Rev. 08/16/2023 unique in the world. UMFK enjoys national recognition for quality and value as well as championships in men’s and women’s soccer. 1.1.3 Purpose The University of Maine at Fort Kent is seeking responses to provide Student Health Clinic Services as defined in this document. This document provides instructions for submitting responses, the procedure, and criteria by which the Respondent(s) will be selected, and the contractual terms which will govern the relationship between the University and the awarded Respondent(s). The campus is seeing proposals for the provision of a campus, walk-in health clinic for the academic year (from the first day of classes to the end of final exams – generally from late August or early September to mid-May). With a growing population of students, the University has continually sought ways in which to expand and provide all services necessary for the academic and social welfare of all its students and staff. Respondents should review 1.1.4 Specifications / Scope of Work of this document to see the full Scope of Services/Products required. The University is committed to providing increased access and opportunity to diverse businesses include and not limited to: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Business Enterprise (LGBTQ+BE); Minority Business Enterprise (MBE); Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (SDVBE); Small Business Enterprise (SBE); veteran-owned; service-disabled veteran-owned; HUBZone; small disadvantaged business; women-owned; minority-owned; Veteran Business Enterprise (VBE); and Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE). 1.1.4 Specifications / Scope of Work The University seeks to establish a contractual partnership with a healthcare provider to furnish a qualified Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or a Physician to provide convenient and effective walk-in health center services to students attending the University during the academic year. The University also seeks to partner with a licensed Therapist or Counselor to provide Mental Health counseling. The University is willing to partner with one provider for both services or multiple providers for the services. The University will consider proposals for one or b