Armed Security Guards - Military - UPDATED
The Tennessee Air National Guard is seeking a comprehensive armed security guard services contract for three Air National Guard bases located in Nashville (Berry Field), Knoxville (McGhee Tyson), and Memphis. This three-year Request for Proposal (RFP) encompasses the procurement of site managers and armed security guards with specific hourly requirements for each location across contract years 1-3. The solicitation requires guards to possess Tennessee state security and weapons permits, have a minimum of one year experience in military or civilian security, and meet stringent qualification standards including passing extensive background checks, maintaining valid driver's licenses, and holding high school diplomas. Guards must be prepared to perform duties including base entry control, commercial vehicle inspections, installation security patrols, incident response, and access control on a 24/7 basis. The procurement timeline indicates the bid event is open from July 21, 2025, to August 18, 2025, with vendor questions due by 10:00 AM Central on July 28, 2025, and all bids required to be submitted through the Edison system. Evaluation criteria emphasize compliance with state licensing, vendor profile maintenance, demonstration of comparable contract experience, and guards' professional qualifications.
The contract appears to be open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The total contract liability is estimated to be under $600,000, with potential for a maximum contract duration of five years starting October 1, 2025. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverages, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability insurance with specified minimum coverage amounts. Vendors are required to be registered with the Tennessee Department of Revenue and comply with various legal requirements, including nondiscrimination provisions and immigration status verification. The state reserves the right to award the contract to the lowest-cost respondent meeting all requirements, with the expectation of providing a single contractor to serve all three Air National Guard base locations. Successful bidders must provide complete security infrastructure including weapons, ammunition, body armor, vehicles, uniforms, and secondary use-of-force equipment. The contract allows for potential adjustments based on Security Cooperative Agreement funds and requires 75% of guards to be fully licensed, with up to 25% permitted to have conditional licensing.
Tennessee
8/18/25, 3:00 PM 8/7/25, 1:00 AM Meeman Shelby S. P. Camp Building Repairs
The Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation has issued a Request for Bid (RFB) for comprehensive repairs to the Peirsol group cabins A, B, C, and D at Meeman Shelby Forest State Park, located in Shelby County. The project encompasses extensive renovation work including replacing siding, roofing, walkways, ADA ramps, and lighting for the four group cabins. Contractors must possess an active Tennessee Building Contractor license (BC, BC-B, BC-b sm, or BC-C) and be prepared to complete all work between receipt of the signed purchase order and December 31, 2025. A pre-bid site visit is scheduled for September 15, 2025, at 10 a.m. at the park's office, though attendance is not mandatory. The solicitation will use a lowest-cost selection method, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. Bid submissions are due by September 30, 2025, and all bidders must be registered with the State of Tennessee Supplier Portal. The project requires detailed compliance with specifications, including using specific materials like James Hardie fiber cement siding and meeting ADA compliance standards.
Bidders must comply with several state requirements, including potential diversity business enterprise participation provisions. All bids exceeding $100,000 must include a payment bond for 25% of the contract price. Contractors will need to provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability with specified minimum coverage amounts. The state reserves the right to negotiate with respondents and may request revised cost proposals. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the solicitation emphasizes non-discrimination policies and encourages diverse business participation. The total project cost is expected to exceed $100,000, with the contract to be a one-time, twelve-month purchase. Contractors will be required to warrant their workmanship for at least one year and comply with various state and federal regulatory requirements. The project will be managed through the Tennessee Edison purchasing system, with regional contacts available for project oversight and management.
Tennessee
9/30/25, 3:00 PM 9/5/25, 9:00 AM Privatized Care Oversight for Regional Welcome Places (Shelby, Henderson, Davidson, Coffee, Loudon, and Washington Counties)
The Tennessee Department of Children's Services (DCS) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking potential partners to provide privatized care oversight for Regional Welcome Places across six Tennessee counties: Shelby, Henderson, Davidson, Coffee, Loudon, and Washington. The procurement focuses on establishing 24/7 care facilities that provide trauma-informed, stabilization-focused services for children entering state custody, with a primary target population of youth ages 12-18 and sibling groups. Key deliverables include comprehensive services such as safety planning, medical screenings, crisis support, and basic needs provision. The RFI requires potential providers to submit detailed information via a Technical Informational Form, demonstrating their capabilities in trauma-informed care, licensing status, treatment models, crisis stabilization approaches, healthcare management, safety protocols, staffing models, and quality assurance measures. Critical evaluation criteria will center on providers' experience supporting children's transitions into state custody, maintaining safety, ensuring medical and behavioral health support, and facilitating family engagement. The RFI was posted on August 27, 2025, with responses due by September 4, 2025, providing a short window for interested organizations to submit their comprehensive information.
While the RFI does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types, it implies a preference for organizations with extensive child welfare experience and robust trauma-informed care capabilities. The document requests a detailed daily cost analysis for serving 16 youth, suggesting the state is interested in understanding the financial dimensions of the proposed services. No specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, and the RFI does not provide explicit budget ranges or award values. The procurement appears designed to create a flexible framework for multiple providers to potentially establish Regional Welcome Places across the specified counties. Organizations responding will need to demonstrate comprehensive capabilities in managing complex child welfare scenarios, with a strong emphasis on creating stable, supportive environments for children entering state custody. The RFI suggests the state is seeking innovative, adaptable providers who can offer holistic, trauma-responsive care for vulnerable youth.
Tennessee
9/4/25, 1:00 AM 8/27/25, 1:00 AM Telemedicine Services - UPDATED
The Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP #34401-99494) for comprehensive telemedicine services specifically targeting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) across 40 sites in Shelby County and other Tennessee locations. The procurement seeks physicians with specialized training in IDD care to provide emergency and after-hours telemedicine services, including 24/7 on-demand medical evaluations via videoconferencing for up to 230 service recipients with IDD and dual diagnoses. Required services include video-assisted medical examinations, treatment planning, patient and caregiver consultations, primary care telemedicine at the Harold Jordan Center Facility, and admission medical assessments for two 4-bed TN START Therapeutic Respite and Resource Homes. The evaluation criteria will allocate 20 points for general qualifications and experience, 60 points for technical qualifications and approach, and 20 points for cost proposal. Key procurement dates include a pre-response conference on January 9, 2025, written questions deadline of January 21, 2025, and a response deadline of February 20, 2025, with an anticipated contract award notification on March 20, 2025.
The current incumbent for these services is StationMD, a telehealth provider specializing in IDD care, which has demonstrated a 93% diversion rate from emergency room visits in 2024. The contract will be funded through state budget allocations for ICF homes, PCP services, and an Enabling Technology Grant for Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) waiver services. The successful vendor must become credentialed through the Department of Disability and Aging within 30 days of contract start, obtaining certification for the 1915(C) waiver and TennCare programs, and credentialing with three Managed Care Organizations (MCOs). The contract term will run from April 11, 2025 to April 10, 2028, with two potential 12-month renewal options, not to exceed 60 months total. Pricing will be structured on a per-person monthly rate for unlimited telemedicine services, with additional costs for equipment including tablet and diagnostic device purchases or leases. The provider must maintain US-based resources, comply with HIPAA requirements, and meet specific technical standards including SOC 2 Type 2 compliance and disaster recovery capabilities.
Tennessee
4/10/28, 1:00 AM 4/11/25, 1:00 AM