Dental Services at John S. Wilder Youth Development Center (WYDC)

The Tennessee Department of Children's Services has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for dental services at the John S. Wilder Youth Development Center (WYDC), located in Somerville, Fayette County. This RFI seeks qualified dental service providers to support a secured residential facility housing up to 120 youth between 13 and 19 years old. The required dental services encompass comprehensive care, including twice-yearly dental assessments and cleanings, as well as 24/7 emergency dental services such as extractions, tooth repairs, pain control, and infection management. The solicitation was posted on October 29, 2025, with responses due by November 10, 2025. Potential respondents must complete technical and cost informational forms that detail their legal entity information, contact details, experience with similar services, typical pricing units, and price ranges. The RFI requires providers to demonstrate expertise in delivering dental care to a juvenile residential population, with a focus on comprehensive and emergency dental treatment.

The RFI explicitly states that responding to this document is not a prerequisite for future solicitations and will not create any contract rights. Respondents should note that all submitted information will become state property and will be kept confidential until the completion of any subsequent procurement evaluation. The State will not reimburse respondents for costs associated with preparing and submitting information. While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are mentioned, the RFI suggests a competitive process for selecting a dental service provider. No incumbent vendors or specific budget ranges are disclosed in the provided documentation. Interested parties should carefully review the RFI document and prepare comprehensive responses that highlight their capability to provide high-quality, consistent dental services to youth in a secured residential setting.