RFQ_35910-15850_Amendment_3.pdf

This is Amendment 3 to a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) issued by the Tennessee Department of Children's Services for comprehensive child welfare case management services statewide. The amendment updates the RFQ schedule of events with revised dates for key milestones. The Response Deadline has been extended to September 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time, followed by State completion of technical evaluations by October 7, 2026. The Notice of Intent to Award will be released on October 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., with the protest period concluding on October 20, 2026. The contractor signature deadline has been set for October 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Other key dates include the Disability Accommodation Request Deadline of August 14, 2026, Notice of Intent to Respond Deadline of August 18, 2026, and Written Questions and Comments Deadline of August 21, 2026, with State responses provided by September 23, 2026. All other terms and conditions of the original RFQ remain in full force and effect.

The amendment does not address pricing, set-asides, incumbents, or funding requirements, as it serves solely to clarify and update the RFQ timeline. The related contract opportunity indicates a fixed monthly compensation of $12,089.39 per case manager for 238 case managers, with a maximum contract liability of $103,581,893.52 over a three-year term through June 30, 2029, with no renewal options. Mandatory qualifications include accreditation through COA, Joint Commission, or CARF; financial statements demonstrating sixty days of operating capital; and proof of insurance before contract execution.