Opportunity
Tennessee Department of General Services #RFI 35910-17051
Consultancy Services for The Taylor Initiative: Tennessee Together Against Child Trafficking
Posted
August 10, 2026
Respond By
August 24, 2026
Identifier
RFI 35910-17051
NAICS
541690, 813319, 624110
The State of Tennessee Department of Children's Services is seeking consultancy services for The Taylor Initiative: Tennessee Together Against Child Trafficking. - Government Buyer: - State of Tennessee, Department of Children's Services - Scope of Work: - Lead strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation of anti-child trafficking efforts statewide - Manage program development and coordinate with the DCS Commissioner, Executive Director for Special Projects, and multiple committees - Provide technical assistance and consulting to three subcommittees: Safe Housing, Strategic Collaboration, and Whole Family Healing - Facilitate biannual Human Trafficking Summits - Produce annual reports and strategic plans - Advise on policy, best practices, and legislative advocacy in Tennessee - Incorporate lived-experience consulting and survivor-informed practices - Key Requirements: - Demonstrated expertise in child and youth trafficking - Experience with legislative reform and advocacy in Tennessee - Ability to manage multi-partner strategies and whole-family interventions - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named, as this is a consultancy-focused opportunity - Estimated contract value is up to $160,000 per year, with a four-year period of performance
Description
This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Tennessee Department of General Services for the Taylor Initiative – Tennessee Together Against Child Trafficking Consultancy. The RFI aims to gather information from interested parties regarding potential solutions and expertise related to combating child trafficking in Tennessee. The consultancy will lead strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation for the initiative, working with various committees and stakeholders to improve outcomes for children and youth impacted by trafficking and exploitation. The contractor must have expertise in child trafficking, legislative advocacy, and managing multi-partner strategies. The contract includes managing program development, facilitating meetings, providing technical assistance, and producing reports.