RFP_%2035910-14531_Solicitation_Release_Notice.pdf

This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) Solicitation Release Notice issued by the Tennessee Department of Children's Services for Family Violence Intervention Services (TFP) statewide. The solicitation requests proposals for intensive family preservation and reunification services across six designated regions: Northeast, East, Tennessee Valley, Mid-State, Mid-West, and West. Services are designed to prevent child custody removal, maintain successful family reintegration, and support children in foster care through structured programming addressing domestic violence via education, accountability, and support. Respondents may serve one or more regions and must submit region-specific proposals. The written questions deadline is July 10, 2026, with proposals due July 31, 2026 at 2:00 PM CT. The Notice of Intent to Award is scheduled for August 14, 2026. Responses must include a technical response (maximum 125 pages) and a separate sealed cost proposal. Contract period and renewal terms are detailed in the Pro Forma Contract.

Eligible respondents must be licensed by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services or the Tennessee Department of Children's Services, with staff holding at least a bachelor's degree in social sciences with one year of relevant experience or a bachelor's degree in another field with three years of family and children services experience. Cost proposals must itemize hourly rates for three service categories per region: supervised visitation services, court testimony, and unsuccessful efforts reimbursement at 50 percent of the hourly rate, with evaluation metrics indicating visitation services ranging from 30 to 8,420 hours by region and court testimony from 30 to 80 hours. Evaluation criteria assign 50 points maximum for technical qualifications, 20 points maximum for general qualifications and experience, and 30 points maximum for cost proposals. Respondents must provide proof of positive financial standing, current credit bureau reports, proof of professional licensure, and a signed Statement of Certifications and Assurances. Contact information is available through Will Harmon, Sourcing Account Specialist, at 615-741-3285 or Will.Harmon@tn.gov.