Opportunity

Tennessee Department of General Services #35910-16927

Statewide Unarmed Security Protection Services for Tennessee DCS Properties

Posted

September 09, 2026

Respond By

October 02, 2026

Identifier

35910-16927

NAICS

561612

This opportunity involves statewide unarmed security protection services for Tennessee Department of Children's Services (DCS) properties. - Government Buyer: - State of Tennessee, Department of Children's Services (DCS), Facilities Management - Scope of Services: - Provision of qualified unarmed Security Protection Officers (SPOs) to patrol, guard, and protect DCS homes, offices, and property statewide - Services required both on an ongoing and as-needed, temporary basis - Assignments and durations determined by DCS Security Administrator - Requirements: - Statewide coverage with ability to deploy officers to any location as required - Rapid replacement of absent officers within two hours - Compliance with specific training, licensing, conduct, and operational standards - Officers must be able to perform de-escalation, contraband confiscation, and coordinate with DCS staff - Hourly rates for standard and overtime service - Compliance with nondiscrimination laws - Contract Details: - Maximum liability of $15 million - No minimum purchase or work guarantee during contract period - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Notable Requirements: - Flexible response to varying assignment durations and locations - Ability to provide rapid officer replacement - Adherence to strict training and conduct standards

Description

The State of Tennessee, Department of Childrens Services (DCS) is seeking proposals for Unarmed Security Protection Services for DCS properties throughout the State. The procurement is to provide an hourly rate for assigned officers. Assignments may be ongoing or temporary on an as-needed basis, with durations and locations determined by the DCS Security Administrator. The selected contractor must be able to provide coverage with qualified officers across the State at any given moment.

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