Project Information

Bid Title

Family Supervised Visitation Services (TFP) - UPDATED

Issuing Agency

State Government of Tennessee

Location

Tennessee

Published Date

Apr 27, 2026

Closing Date

May 18, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

RFP 35910-14532

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Project Description

Document ID & Hyperlink:	RFP 35910-14532 Amendment 1
Event Start - Response Due:	04/01/2026 05/18/2026
Event Name:	Family Supervised Visitation Services (TFP) - UPDATED
Last Updated:	04/27/2026

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STATE OF TENNESSEE

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN’S SERVICES

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

FOR

FAMILY SUPERVISED VISITATION SERVICES (TFP)

RFP # 35910-14532

RFP CONTENTS

SECTIONS:

1.

INTRODUCTION

2.

RFP SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

3.

RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS

4.

GENERAL CONTRACTING INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS

5.

EVALUATION & CONTRACT AWARD

ATTACHMENTS:

6.1. Response Statement of Certifications & Assurances

6.2. Technical Response & Evaluation Guide

6.3. Cost Proposal & Scoring Guide

6.3 a. Northeast

6.3.b. East

6.3.c. TN Valley

6.3.d. Mid-State

6.3.e. Mid-West

6.3.f. West

6.4. Reference Questionnaire

6.5. Score Summary Matrix

6.6. Pro Forma Contract

6.7. Attachment 1 - Regional Map

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1.

INTRODUCTION

The State of Tennessee, Department of Children’s Services, hereinafter referred to as “the State,” issues

this Request for Proposals (RFP) to define minimum contract requirements; solicit responses; detail

response requirements; and, outline the State’s process for evaluating responses and selecting a contractor

to provide the needed goods or services.

Through this RFP, the State seeks to procure necessary goods or services at the most favorable,

competitive prices and to give ALL qualified respondents an opportunity to do business with the state as

contractors, subcontractors or suppliers.

1.1. Statement of Procurement Purpose

This procurement seeks to secure statewide funding for Family Supervised Visitation Services under the

Therapeutic Family Preservation and Reunification (TFP) program. These services are considered

intensive services and are delivered directly to children and families in an effort to prevent custody, maintain

the successful reintegration of families and support children in foster care. The services are further detailed

in the pro forma contract, Attachment 6.6. and the Regional Map is included as Attachment B. Respondents

are required to provide region specific responses in their proposals. Contracts will be procured for the

following regions:

Region 1

Region 2

Region 3

Region 4

Region 5

Region 6

Northeast

East

TN Valley

Mid-State

Mid-West

West

1.2. Scope of Service, Contract Period, & Required Terms and Conditions

The RFP Attachment 6.6., Pro Forma Contract details the State’s requirements:

▪ Scope of Services and Deliverables (Section A);

▪ Contract Period (Section B);

▪ Payment Terms (Section C);

▪ Standard Terms and Conditions (Section D); and,

▪ Special Terms and Conditions (Section E).

The pro forma contract substantially represents the contract document that the successful Respondent

must sign.

1.3. Nondiscrimination

No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to

discrimination in the performance of a Contract pursuant to this RFP or in the employment practices of the

Contractor on the grounds of handicap or disability, age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, or

any other classification protected by federal, Tennessee state constitutional, or statutory law. The

Contractor pursuant to this RFP shall, upon request, show proof of such nondiscrimination and shall post

in conspicuous places, available to all employees and applicants, notices of nondiscrimination.

1.4. RFP Communications

1.4.1. The State has assigned the following RFP identification number that must be referenced in all

communications regarding this RFP:

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1.4.2. Unauthorized contact about this RFP with employees or officials of the State of Tennessee

except as detailed below may result in disqualification from consideration under this

procurement process.

1.4.2.1. Prospective Respondents must direct communications concerning this RFP to the

following person designated as the Solicitation Coordinator:

Will Harmon

Department of General Services, CPO

312 Rosa L Parks Avenue, 3rd Floor Tennessee Tower

Nashville, TN 37243-1102

will.harmon@tn.gov

1.4.2.2. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Prospective Respondents may alternatively contact:

the following individual designated by the State to coordinate compliance with the

nondiscrimination requirements of the State of Tennessee, Title VI of the Civil Rights

Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and associated federal

regulations:

Donovan Haynes | Equal Employment

Office of Access and Engagement

Internal Affairs Division

Tennessee Department of Children’s Services

7th Floor UBS Building

315 Deaderick St.

Nashville, TN 37243

Phone: 615-741-8422

Donovan.haynes@tn.gov

Opportunity

Manager

1.4.3. Only the State’s official, written responses and communications with Respondents are binding with

regard to this RFP. Oral communications between a State official and one or more Respondents

are unofficial and non-binding.

1.4.4. Potential Respondents must ensure that the State receives all written questions and comments,

including questions and requests for clarification, no later than the Written Questions & Comments

Deadline detailed in the RFP Section 2, Schedule of Events.

1.4.5.

Respondents must assume the risk of the method of dispatching any communication or response

to the State. The State assumes no responsibility for delays or delivery failures resulting from the

Respondent’s method of dispatch. Actual or digital “postmarking” of a communication or response

to the State by a specified deadline is not a substitute for the State’s actual receipt of a

communication or response. It is encouraged for Respondents to submit bids digitally.

1.4.6. The State will convey all official responses and communications related to this RFP to the

prospective Respondents from whom the State has received a Notice of Intent to Respond (refer

to RFP Section 1.7).

1.4.7.

The State reserves the right to determine, at its sole discretion, the method of conveying official,

written responses and communications related to this RFP. Such written communications may be

transmitted by mail, hand-delivery, facsimile, electronic mail, Internet posting, or any other means

deemed reasonable by the State. For internet posting, please refer to the following website:

https://www.tn.gov/generalservices/procurement/central-procurement-office--cpo-/supplier-

information/request-for-proposals--rfp--opportunities1.html.

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1.4.8. The State reserves the right to determine, at its sole discretion, the appropriateness and adequacy

of responses to written comments, questions, and requests related to this RFP. The State’s official,

written responses will constitute an amendment of this RFP.

1.4.9.

Any data or factual information provided by the State (in this RFP, an RFP amendment or any other

communication relating to this RFP) is for informational purposes only. The State will make

reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy of such data or information, however it is the

Respondent’s obligation to independently verify any data or information provided by the State. The

State expressly disclaims the accuracy or adequacy of any information or data that it provides to

prospective Respondents.

1.5. Assistance to Respondents With a Handicap or Disability

Prospective Respondents with a handicap or disability may receive accommodation relating to the

communication of this RFP and participating in the RFP process. Prospective Respondents may contact

the Solicitation Coordinator to request such reasonable accommodation no later than the Disability

Accommodation Request Deadline detailed in the RFP Section 2, Schedule of Events.

1.6. Respondent Required Review & Waiver of Objections

1.6.1.

Each prospective Respondent must carefully review this RFP, including but not limited to,

attachments, the RFP Attachment 6.6., Pro Forma Contract, and any amendments, for questions,

comments, defects, objections, or any other matter requiring clarification or correction (collectively

called “questions and comments”).

1.6.2. Any prospective Respondent having questions and comments concerning this RFP must provide

them in writing to the State no later than the Written Questions & Comments Deadline detailed in

the RFP Section 2, Schedule of Events.

1.6.3. Protests based on any objection to the RFP shall be considered waived and invalid if the objection

has not been brought to the attention of the State, in writing, by the Written Questions & Comments

Deadline.

1.7. Notice of Intent to Respond

Before the Notice of Intent to Respond Deadline detailed in the RFP Section 2, Schedule of Events,

prospective Respondents should submit to the Solicitation Coordinator a Notice of Intent to Respond (in

the form of a simple e-mail or other written communication). Such notice should include the following

information:

▪ the business or individual’s name (as appropriate);

▪ a contact person’s name and title; and

▪ the contact person’s mailing address, telephone number, facsimile number, and e-mail address.

A Notice of Intent to Respond creates no obligation and is not a prerequisite for submitting a

response, however, it is necessary to ensure receipt of any RFP amendments or other notices and

communications relating to this RFP.

1.9. Response Deadline

A Respondent must ensure that the State receives a response no later than the Response Deadline time

and date detailed in the RFP Section 2, Schedule of Events. The State will not accept late responses,

and a Respondent’s failure to submit a response before the deadline will result in disqualification of the

response. It is the responsibility of the Respondent to ascertain any additional security requirements with

respect to packaging and delivery to the State of Tennessee. Respondents should be mindful of any

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potential delays due to security screening procedures, weather, or other filing delays whether foreseeable

or unforeseeable.

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 624190Other Individual and Family Services

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