Opportunity
Tennessee Department of General Services #RFP 33501-268002
Tennessee Seeks Contractor for Statewide Administration of National Home Inspector Examination
Posted
July 09, 2026
Respond By
September 01, 2026
Identifier
RFP 33501-268002
NAICS
541690
The State of Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance is seeking a contractor to administer the National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE) for its Home Inspector Licensing Program. - Government Buyer: - State of Tennessee, Department of Commerce and Insurance, Home Inspector Licensing Program - Contact: Glenn Kopchak, Executive Director - Services Requested: - Comprehensive administration of the National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE) - Computer-based testing at secure centers in Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville, Johnson City, Chattanooga, and Jackson - Candidate registration, support, scoring, notifications, rescoring, duplicate reports, and quarterly data analytics - Exam security, data confidentiality, and legal defensibility of results - Accessibility accommodations for candidates with disabilities - Technical support and strict compliance with state licensing standards - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the opportunity is open to qualified exam administration service providers - Notable Requirements: - Contractor collects exam fees directly from candidates (no cost to the State) - Must provide secure, accessible, and legally defensible exam administration - Adherence to strict data security and confidentiality requirements - Service delivery required Tuesday through Saturday, excluding holidays, at multiple Tennessee locations
Description
This solicitation is for the administration of the National Home Inspector Examination as part of the Home Inspector Licensing Program. The Tennessee Department of General Services is seeking proposals to provide this service. Bidders should review all attached documents and submit their responses by the deadline of September 1, 2026. The procuring state agency is the Department of Commerce and Insurance.