Opportunity

Tennessee Department of General Services #RFP 35910-16927

Tennessee DCS Unarmed Security Protection Services Statewide

Posted

September 09, 2026

Respond By

October 02, 2026

Identifier

RFP 35910-16927

NAICS

561612

The Tennessee Department of Children's Services (DCS) is seeking proposals for unarmed security protection services to cover DCS properties statewide. - Government Buyer: - State of Tennessee, Department of Children's Services (DCS), Facilities Management - Scope of Services: - Provision of qualified Security Protection Officers (SPOs) to patrol, guard, and protect DCS homes, offices, and property across Tennessee - Services required on both ongoing and temporary assignments, as determined by the DCS Security Administrator - Vendors must provide hourly rates for standard and overtime coverage - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Statewide coverage with ability to deploy officers to any location as needed - Rapid replacement of absent officers within two hours - Compliance with specific training, licensing, conduct, and operational standards - Officers must be capable of de-escalation, contraband confiscation, and coordination with DCS staff - Maximum contract liability is $15 million - No minimum quantity of services guaranteed during contract period - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Unarmed Security Protection Services (no part numbers or quantities specified)

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 solicitation requests hourly rates for assigned officers, with assignments varying from ongoing to temporary as needed. The selected contractor must be able to provide coverage with qualified officers across the state at any given moment. The contract includes detailed terms and conditions as outlined in the pro forma contract attachment.

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