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Bid Title

RFQ 2026-10: Legal Services for the GNRC Public Guardianship Program

Issuing Agency

Greater Nashville Regional Council

Location

Tennessee

Published Date

Feb 24, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 25, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

RFQ 2026-10: Legal Services for the GNRC Public Guardianship Program

GNRC is seeking proposals from qualified lawyers or firms to provide legal services to support its Public Guardianship Program, which serves all of the Tennessee counties of Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Houston, Humphreys, Montgomery, Robertson, Rutherford, Stewart, Sumner, Trousdale, Williamson, and Wilson.

• Issue Date: February 23, 2026
• Proposal Deadline: 11:59 p.m. CDT on March 25, 2026
• Inquiries: Questions about the solicitation should be directed in writing to rfp@gnrc.org .
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Legal Services for the GNRC

Public Guardianship Program

Tennessee Public Guardianship Program for the Elderly

_____________________________________________________________________

Request for Qualifications

RFQ-2026-10

Greater Nashville Regional Council

44 Vantage Way, Suite 450 | Nashville, Tennessee 37228 | Phone: (615) 862-8828 | Fax: (615) 862-8840

GNRC.org

RFQ Summary

About GNRC

The Greater Nashville Regional Council (GNRC) is a public agency established by the Tennessee General

Assembly to convene local and state leaders for the purposes of planning and programming state and federal

investments into public infrastructure and a range of social services.

GNRC is designated by the State Unit on Aging (SUA) as the Area Agency on Aging and Disability (AAAD) for

thirteen counties in Middle Tennessee. In this role, GNRC provides programs, services, advocacy, inter-agency

coordination, and information-sharing opportunities to improve the quality of life for older or disabled

Tennesseans. GNRC delivers a range of federal and state programs in partnership with local agencies and

private-sector organizations. Find out more at www.GNRC.org.

About this Solicitation

GNRC is seeking qualification statements from interested attorneys or law firms for the provision of legal

services relating to the Public Guardianship Program. The resulting contract period will be July 1, 2026, to June

30, 2030. GNRC intends to contract with one or more attorneys or law firms to cover the entire thirteen-county

service area.

Important Dates and Deadlines

RFQ Issued: 02/23/2026

Written questions accepted through 03/11/2026

Submission Deadline: Responses must be submitted by 03/25/2026

Contract Period: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2030

Inquiries and Contact Information

All inquiries should be directed in writing to rfp@gnrc.org with a subject line that includes the RFQ number.

Amendments to this Solicitation

Any doubt as to the requirements of this RFQ or any apparent omission or discrepancy should be presented in

writing to rfp@gnrc.org. Oral statements or instructions will not constitute an amendment to this RFQ. Any

amendments to this RFQ will be posted online at www.GNRC.org/Procurement.

Non-Discrimination

GNRC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, including limited English proficiency

(LEP), gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, or disability in admission to, access to, or

operations of its programs, services, or activities. Discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination,

appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline, or any other employment practices because of non-

merit factors is prohibited. Any person who believes that discrimination has occurred by GNRC, or its contractors, sub-

recipient, and/or consultants on the basis of race, color or national origin, including limited English proficiency (LEP), in

violation of Title VI may file a written complaint. Complaints may also be filed with the state or federal agency involved,

and with the Tennessee Human Rights Commission. Complaints must be filed within 180 days of the alleged

discriminatory act. GNRC’s full non-discrimination policy and additional information about ADA or English

language accommodations are available online at www.GNRC.org/legal.

GREATER NASHVILLE REGIONAL COUNCIL | RFQ 2026-10 | PAGE i

Table of Contents

Section 1. Background ........................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 About the GNRC ................................................................................................................................................1

1.2 About the Project ..............................................................................................................................................1

Section 2. Scope of Project.................................................................................................................... 3

2.1 Requirements ....................................................................................................................................................3

2.2 Scope of Services...............................................................................................................................................3

Section 3. Instructions to Offerors ........................................................................................................ 4

3.1 Pre-Submission Inquiries...................................................................................................................................4

3.2 Submission Requirements.................................................................................................................................4

3.3 Statement Contents ..........................................................................................................................................4

3.4 Terms and Conditions .......................................................................................................................................6

Section 4. Selection Process ................................................................................................................. 8

4.1 Proposal Reviews ..............................................................................................................................................8

4.2 Oral Interviews ..................................................................................................................................................8

4.3 Solicitation Outcomes .......................................................................................................................................8

4.4 Protests .............................................................................................................................................................8

Attachment A. Business Information Form ......................................................................................... A

Attachment B. Sample Contract Terms ............................................................................................... B

GREATER NASHVILLE REGIONAL COUNCIL | RFQ 2026-10 | PAGE ii

Section 1. Background

1.1 About the GNRC

The Greater Nashville Regional Council (GNRC or Regional Council) is a public body corporate and politic initially

created by the Tennessee Development District Act of 1965 and further empowered by Title 64, Chapter 7, Part

1, Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA), as amended (the Act). GNRC is owned by and operated on behalf of its

local government membership comprised of county governments in the counties of Cheatham, Davidson,

Dickson, Houston, Humphreys, Montgomery, Robertson, Rutherford, Stewart, Sumner, Trousdale, Williamson,

and Wilson, Tennessee, and all incorporated municipalities and metropolitan governments located within these

counties.

GNRC is governed by a regional body composed of city mayors, county mayors/executives, state legislators,

appointments representing business/industry, and appointments representing minority populations. The

Regional Council’s Executive Board convenes monthly to enact the adopted Annual Work Program and Budget

on behalf of the membership and oversee the GNRC’s programs and services carried out by its staff.

1.2 About the Project

GNRC is seeking qualified legal counsel to provide it with representation in its role as District Public Guardian.

GNRC is designated by the State Unit on Aging (SUA) as the Area Agency on Aging and Disability (AAAD) for

thirteen counties in Middle Tennessee. In this role, GNRC provides programs, services, advocacy, inter-agency

coordination, and information-sharing opportunities to improve the quality of life for older or disabled

Tennesseans. GNRC delivers a range of federal and state programs in partnership with local agencies and

private-sector organizations. Find out more at www.GNRC.org.

Service Area

GNRC seeks to contract with one or more attorneys or law firms to provide services for its entire service area.

The following table indicates the demographics for each county in the GNRC service area:

County

Cheatham

Davidson

Dickson

Houston

Humphreys

Montgomery

Robertson

Rutherford

Stewart

Sumner

Trousdale

Williamson

Wilson

Population

60+

population

% of 65+

who are

minority

10,032

2.60%

128,786 26.20%

13,462

5.80%

2,216

3.60%

5,333

3.00%

34,372 19.10%

16,307

6.50%

58,541 13.00%

3,977

3.40%

47,141

6.70%

2,089

10.70%

54,154

5.40%

35,587

6.00%

Language

% of 65+ who speak

language other than

English at home

1.30%

8.20%

1.30%

0.50%

0.70%

8.60%

3.50%

6.40%

4.00%

2.60%

0.70%

4.80%

2.70%

Poverty

% of 65+ who

are below

poverty

% of 65+ who are

low-income

minority

7.20%

0.20%

11.10%

2.90%

11.40%

0.70%

15.60%

0.60%

7.60%

0.20%

7.80%

1.50%

8.90%

0.60%

7.60%

1.00%

11.50%

0.40%

8.50%

0.60%

25.20%

2.70%

5.10%

0.30%

7.20%

0.40%

Rural

% of 65+ who

reside in a rural

area

83.00%

3.50%

67.80%

100.00%

82.50%

19.70%

53.20%

17.00%

100.00%

27.90%

100.00%

19.40%

38.50%

GREATER NASHVILLE REGIONAL COUNCIL | RFQ 2026-10 | PAGE 1

Program Description

Following is a brief description of the program:

 The Public Guardianship Program for the Elderly was created under Tenn. Code Ann.§ 34-7-103 to

provide guardianship services for adults age sixty and over who, due to physical or mental limitations,

are unable to make personal decisions regarding their health and safety, manage their resources, or

who have become susceptible to fraud or undue influence, and have no one willing and able to act on

their behalf. The statutory authority has been extended to apply to certain individuals under the age of

sixty.

The program is administered by the State Unit on Aging (SUA). SUA contracts with local Area Agencies

on Aging and Disability (AAADs) who hire staff to serve as the District Public Guardian. District Public

Guardians and their staff are held to the same standards as conservators and guardians as outlined in

Tenn. Code Ann. Title 34.

GREATER NASHVILLE REGIONAL COUNCIL | RFQ 2026-10 | PAGE 2

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541110Offices of Lawyers
• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

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