This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) from the State of Tennessee, Central Procurement Office, seeks qualified mental health professionals to provide a full spectrum of behavioral health services at the John S. Wilder Youth Development Center (WYDC) in Somerville, TN. Services include clinical supervision, direct therapeutic interventions, and programmatic oversight. Key dates include the RFQ issuance on April 20, 2026, a written questions deadline of May 1, 2026, and a response deadline of May 22, 2026. Responses must address mandatory requirements, general qualifications, and technical qualifications/approach. The contract award will be based on the evaluation of technical responses, with a minimum threshold score of 70 required. The contract term is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2031. The maximum liability for the state is $2,265,**** positions required include a full-time Licensed Clinical Supervisor, three full-time Mental Health Clinicians, and one part-time Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Contractors must comply with all state and federal laws, including HIPAA, and maintain specific insurance coverages. The pro forma contract details extensive requirements for services, documentation, supervision, and collaboration.
The response deadline for this RFQ is May 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time.
The contractor shall be compensated based on a payment methodology for goods or services authorized by the state, with a maximum liability not exceeding $2,265,**** are to be submitted no more frequently than once a month, and no later than thirty days after goods or services have been provided.
The contractor represents and warrants that the term of the warranty shall be the greater of the term of this contract or any other warranty generally offered by the contractor, its suppliers, or manufacturers. Any nonconformance of the goods or services to the terms and conditions of this contract shall constitute a defect and shall be considered defective.
The complete vendor selection will be determined by evaluation of technical responses. Technical responses will be shortlisted if they are responsive, responsible, and within the competitive range, requiring a minimum technical response score of 70. The evaluation will consider qualifications, experience, technical approach, and cost if applicable.
Respondents must demonstrate mandatory technical, functional, and experience requirements, general qualifications and experience, and technical qualifications, experience, and approach. This includes providing specific documentation and statements as detailed in the RFQ attachments.
The contract may be terminated for cause if the contractor fails to properly perform its obligations or materially violates any terms of the contract. The contract also includes provisions for penalties related to the use of illegal immigrants and potential deductions for amounts due to the state.
The end of the protest period is June 9, 2026, at 4:30 PM.
The maximum liability of the state under this contract is $2,265,****.
