State of Tennessee - CDBG-DR Housing Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Program Administration Services - RFP # 33004-17326 (2026)
Tennessee Department of General Services | State of TennesseeState · Nashville, TN- Due
- Dec 3, 2026
- 21 days left
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Stephen Seibert
- (615) 253-2187
The 30-second brief
The State of Tennessee, Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) seeks proposals for CDBG-DR Housing Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Program Administration Services under RFP # 33004-17326. The program addresses unmet housing recovery needs following DR-4751 (December 2023 Tornadoes) and DR-4832 (September 2024 Tropical Storm Helene), with a total allocation of $34,451,100 ($2,590,375 for DR-4751 and $31,860,726 for DR-4832) and a maximum contract liability of $1,600,000. Eligible housing structures include single-family homes, modular homes, manufactured housing units (MHUs), and small rental properties up to 4 units located within HUD-designated MID counties including Carter, Cocke, Greene, Johnson, Unicoi, and Washington. The selected contractor will handle program rollout, project management, applicant outreach and intake, eligibility determination, duplication of benefits analysis, damage assessments, environmental review coordination, contractor procurement, construction administration, financial management, compliance monitoring, and reporting. The response deadline is December 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time, with a pre-response conference on November 9, 2026, and questions due by November 16, 2026.
General Qualifications & Experience (20 points), Technical Qualifications, Experience & Approach (60 points), Cost Proposal (20 points)
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Summary
The State of Tennessee, Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) seeks proposals for CDBG-DR Housing Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Program Administration Services under RFP # 33004-17326.
The program addresses unmet housing recovery needs following DR-4751 (December 2023 Tornadoes) and DR-4832 (September 2024 Tropical Storm Helene), with a total allocation of $34,451,100 ($2,590,375 for DR-4751 and $31,860,726 for DR-4832) and a maximum contract liability of $1,600,000. Eligible housing structures include single-family homes, modular homes, manufactured housing units (MHUs), and small rental properties up to 4 units located within HUD-designated MID counties including Carter, Cocke, Greene, Johnson, Unicoi, and Washington. The selected contractor will handle program rollout, project management, applicant outreach and intake, eligibility determination, duplication of benefits analysis, damage assessments, environmental review coordination, contractor procurement, construction administration, financial management, compliance monitoring, and reporting. The response deadline is December 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time, with a pre-response conference on November 9, 2026, and questions due by November 16, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Statement of Certifications and Assurances
- Conflict of interest statement
- Bank reference
- Two credit references
- Credit rating or credit bureau report
- Technical Response
- Cost Proposal
REQUIRED STAFFING
16- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Reported agency
- State of Tennessee
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Tennessee Department of General Services | State of Tennessee?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 3, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Stephen Seibert.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Tennessee Department of General Services | State of Tennessee in TN, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Stephen Seibert at (615) 253-2187. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What staffing is required for this project?
This solicitation outlines specific staffing requirements. The required roles include: Program Director, Project Manager, Deputy Program Manager / Operations Manager, Intake & Eligibility Specialist, Duplication of Benefits Specialist, Environmental Review Specialist, Housing Inspector / Damage Assessor, Construction Manager, Case Manager, Compliance Specialist, Financial & Grants Man. Proposers should demonstrate relevant qualifications and experience for each required role.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "General Qualifications & Experience (20 points), Technical Qualifications, Experience & Approach (60 points), Cost Proposal (20 points)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 3, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Statement of Certifications and Assurances, Conflict of interest statement, Bank reference, Two credit references, Credit rating or credit bureau report, Technical Response, Cost Proposal. Additionally, proposals should address staffing requirements as outlined in the solicitation. Review the full document from Tennessee Department of General Services | State of Tennessee for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Nashville, Tennessee. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.