Tennessee Department of Children's Services - Family Support In-Home Case Management Services (TFP) - RFP # 35910-15941 (2026)
Tennessee Highway Patrol | State of TennesseeState · Nashville, TN- Due
- Oct 30, 2026
- 1 day left
- Posted
- Sep 25, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Will Harmon
- (615) 741-7884
The 30-second brief
The State of Tennessee Department of Children's Services seeks proposals for Therapeutic Family Preservation and Reunification (TFP) funding for Family Support In-Home Case Management Services statewide. These intensive in-home services are delivered directly to children and families to prevent children being placed in State custody, maintain successful family reintegration, and support children in foster care across six regions: Northeast, East, TN Valley, Mid-State, Mid-West, and West. The contract term runs through June 30, 2029, with a maximum liability of $2,700,126.00. Responses are due by October 30, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time, preceded by a written questions deadline on October 8, 2026. Required staff qualifications include a bachelor's degree in social sciences with one year of relevant experience, or another field with three years of experience. Evaluation criteria prioritize General Qualifications & Experience (20 points), Technical Qualifications, Experience & Approach (50 points), and Cost Proposal (30 points).
General Qualifications & Experience (20), Technical Qualifications, Experience & Approach (50), Cost Proposal (30)
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Summary
The State of Tennessee Department of Children's Services seeks proposals for Therapeutic Family Preservation and Reunification (TFP) funding for Family Support In-Home Case Management Services statewide.
These intensive in-home services are delivered directly to children and families to prevent children being placed in State custody, maintain successful family reintegration, and support children in foster care across six regions: Northeast, East, TN Valley, Mid-State, Mid-West, and West. The contract term runs through June 30, 2029, with a maximum liability of $2,700,126.00. Responses are due by October 30, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Central Time, preceded by a written questions deadline on October 8, 2026. Required staff qualifications include a bachelor's degree in social sciences with one year of relevant experience, or another field with three years of experience. Evaluation criteria prioritize General Qualifications & Experience (20 points), Technical Qualifications, Experience & Approach (50 points), and Cost Proposal (30 points).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
12- Statement of Certifications and Assurances
- Conflict of Interest statement
- Bank reference letter
- Two credit reference letters
- Credit bureau report
- Staff resumes
- TDMHSAS licensure proof
- Proposed region statement
- Insurance compliance statement
- IT Security requirements statement
- W-9 form
- Automatic Deposit Authorization Form
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Nashville, TN
- Reported agency
- State of Tennessee Department of Children's Services
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Tennessee Highway Patrol | State of Tennessee?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 30, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Will Harmon.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Tennessee Highway Patrol | 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 Will Harmon at (615) 741-7884. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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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), Technical Qualifications, Experience & Approach (50), Cost Proposal (30)" 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 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of October 30, 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 letter, Two credit reference letters, Credit bureau report, Staff resumes, TDMHSAS licensure proof, Proposed. Review the full document from Tennessee Highway Patrol | 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, TN. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.