Fatherhood Initiative – 2026 Statewide Conference

Fatherhood Initiative – 2026 Statewide ConferenceTN DHS is inviting suppliers to submit proposals for the 2026 Fatherhood Statewide conference. This work is being performed under Statewide Contract Number 387 to organize, plan, and execute a conference for the Tennessee Department of Human Services’ (DHS) Fatherhood Initiative. The conference will focus on topics such as fatherhood, marriage, paternity establishment, child support, healthy co-parenting relationships, and employment. This conference will continue efforts to raise awareness and promote the ongoing work in the field of social services (and other) programs serving fathers.This Statement of Work (SOW) incorporates by reference the terms and conditions, specifications, and other contract documents of Statewide Contract Number 387. In case of any conflict between this SOW and the Contract, the Contract shall prevail. The evaluation criteria for this request will be based on the lowest cost response that balances the best quality conference, as outlined in Section 5, and meets all requirements outlined in Section 4 of this SOW.Please refer to the SOW document that is attached to this requisition for a full description.SOW Schedule:1 - Statement Of Work Issued - 8:00 AM - May 20, 20262 - Written “Questions and Clarifications” Deadline - 8 Business Days Later - June 2, 20263 - State Response to Written “Questions and Clarifications” - 3 Business Days Later - June 5, 20264 - Project Quote Submittal Deadline - 5 Business Days Later - June 12, 20265 - Project Quotes Opened and Evaluated - 7-10 Business Days Later - June 23, 20266 - Contractors notified of Project Award - 1-3 Business Days Later - June 24, 20267 - Task Order sent to winning Contractor - 1 Business Days Later - June 25, 20268 - Task Order Contractor Signature Deadline - 1-5 Business Days Later - June 26, 20269 - Task Order Procuring Agency Signature Deadline - 1 Business Days Later - June 29, 202610 - Fully Executed Task Order - COB - June 30, 2026Location RequirementsCandidate must be local. - No preferenceBackground VerificationMinimum Verification Requirements - Fingerprinting is required for all TN DHS positions. Suppliers are to provide the correct IDEMIA coupon code to each of their candidates so the candidate can take it with them to their fingerprinting appointment. Accurate background checks are not required to be run by the supplier for any TN DHS contractor.