Statewide Unarmed Security Protection Services

The Tennessee Department of Children's Services is seeking a contractor to provide statewide unarmed security protection services for DCS properties, including qualified officer staffing, training, emergency response, and replacement coverage.

Tennessee > Department of General Services > Central Procurement Office


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RFP 35910-16927
Oct 23, 2026 07:00 PM
Sep 09, 2026 12:00 PM
$15,000,000.00
5 years
Request for Proposal (RFP)
State
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will.harmon@tn.gov
+16157413285
Nashville, TN, USA
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Description

The State of Tennessee, Department of Children's Services, is soliciting proposals for unarmed Security Protection Officers at DCS properties throughout Tennessee. The contractor must provide qualified, licensed officers; statewide coverage; management, supervision, staffing, training, equipment, supplies, permits, licenses, background screenings, reporting, and related resources. Assignments are temporary and requested as needed, with coverage varying by location and youth or facility needs. The contractor must acknowledge new placement requests within six hours and provide an officer on site within that period; replacement coverage is required within two hours after notification of a vacancy or no-show. Amendment 4 confirms that all assignments are unarmed and may involve DCS offices and residential transitional homes, including occasional 24/7 coverage. Officers must complete DCS training and background clearance requirements, maintain applicable certifications, wear visible identifying attire, and carry handcuffs. Subcontractors are permitted subject to State approval and the contract's qualification, background, and training requirements. The $15 million maximum liability is an expenditure ceiling, not an estimate of expected spending; hourly rates remain firm for the contract term, and no overtime pay is provided. The amendment identifies Blue Life Security LLC as the incumbent under Contract 81289.

Classification Codes
NAICS561612Security Guards and Patrol Services
PSCS206Guard Services
Smart Codes
unarmed security servicessecurity officer staffingsecurity guard training
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Sep 9, 2026-RFP Issued
Sep 14, 2026 07:00 PM-Disability Accommodation Request Deadline
Sep 15, 2026 07:00 PM-Notice of Intent to Respond Deadline
Sep 22, 2026 07:00 PM-Written Questions and Comments Deadline
Oct 16, 2026-State Response to Written Questions and Comments
Oct 23, 2026 07:00 PM-Response Deadline
Oct 29, 2026-State Completion of Technical Response Evaluations
Oct 30, 2026-State Opening and Scoring of Cost Proposals
Nov 2, 2026-Negotiations
Nov 3, 2026-Negotiations
Nov 06, 2026 08:00 PM-Notice of Intent to Award Released and RFP Files Opened for Public Inspection
Nov 13, 2026 10:30 PM-End of Open File Period
Nov 16, 2026-State Sends Contract to Contractor for Signature
Nov 19, 2026 08:00 PM-Contractor Signature Deadline
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation and Employer Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Sexual Abuse and Molestation — $1,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 5 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Yes
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