Nutrition Consulting Services

Background
The University of South Carolina Upstate is seeking bids from qualified contractors to provide nutrition consulting services for all sports within its Athletics Department. The goal of this contract is to enhance the health and performance of student-athletes through tailored nutritional education and support.

Work Details
The contractor will provide the following services:
- Conduct annual written screenings for all student-athletes to identify nutritional deficiencies and concerns related to their eating habits.
- Meet with entire teams once a year to deliver nutritional education focused on healthy nutrition and elite athletic performance.
- Provide periodic education sessions for small groups and individuals based on clinical needs, addressing questions regarding nutrition and performance.
- Identify high-risk student-athletes and conduct one-on-one meetings to assist with their unique nutritional needs.
- Collaborate with athletic training and coaching staff to educate them on high-risk behaviors in student-athletes and how to support them effectively.
- Facilitate behavior modification initiatives aimed at improving overall health, wellness, and athletic performance for teams, groups, and individuals.
- Develop individually tailored meal plans for student-athletes as needed or requested.
- Ensure that all meetings with student-athletes are conducted face-to-face on campus.

Period of Performance
The contract will have an initial term of one year starting from September 1, 2025, with two optional one-year renewals, making the maximum potential contract period three years until August 31, 2028.

Place of Performance
All services will be performed on the campus of the University of South Carolina Upstate.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must comply with specific requirements including: a maximum total contract amount not exceeding $50,000 over three years; a maximum monthly fee of $1,500 during the academic year (August – May) and $750 during summer months (June – July). Additionally, contractors must provide detailed monthly invoices including service dates, descriptions of services provided, names of recipients (teams or individuals), and time spent on services.