RFP 2026-07: Legal Assistance for Older Adults

Agency:	Greater Nashville Regional Council
State:	Tennessee
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	541110 - Offices of Lawyers 541199 - All Other Legal Services 541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services 541990 - All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Posted Date:	Mar 11, 2026
Due Date:	Mar 25, 2026
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GNRC is seeking proposals from qualified agencies or organizations to provide legal assistance services to older adults in one or more of the Tennessee counties of Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Houston, Humphreys, Montgomery, Robertson, Rutherford, Stewart, Sumner, Trousdale, Williamson, and Wilson.

Issue Date: February 23, 2026
Proposal Deadline: 11:59 p.m. CDT on March 25, 2026
Inquiries: Questions about the solicitation must be directed in writing to rfp@gnrc.org . The deadline for submitting questions is March 11, 2026.
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Legal Assistance for Older

Adults

Older Americans Act

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Request for Proposals

RFP-2026-07

Greater Nashville Regional Council

44 Vantage Way, Suite 450 | Nashville, Tennessee 37228 | Phone: (615) 862-8828 | Fax: (615) 862-8840

GNRC.org

RFP Summary

About GNRC

The Greater Nashville Regional Council (GNRC) is a public agency established by the Tennessee General

Assembly to convene local and state leaders for the purposes of planning and programming state and federal

investments into public infrastructure and a range of social services.

GNRC is designated by the State Unit on Aging (SUA) as the Area Agency on Aging and Disability (AAAD) for

thirteen counties in Middle Tennessee. In this role, GNRC provides programs, services, advocacy, inter-agency

coordination, and information-sharing opportunities to improve the quality of life for older or disabled

Tennesseans. GNRC delivers a range of federal and state programs in partnership with local agencies and

private-sector organizations. Find out more at www.GNRC.org.

About this Solicitation

GNRC is seeking proposals from provider agencies capable of providing legal assistance services to adults aged

sixty or older (older adults). GNRC intends to contract with at least one provider in order to cover the entire

thirteen-county service area.

Important Dates and Deadlines

RFP Issued: 02/23/2026

Written questions accepted through 03/11/2026

Submission Deadline: Proposals must be submitted by 03/25/2026

Contract Period: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2030

Inquiries and Contact Information

All inquiries should be directed in writing to rfp@gnrc.org with a subject line that includes the solicitation

number.

Amendments to this Solicitation

Any doubt as to the requirements of this RFP or any apparent omission or discrepancy should be presented in

writing to rfp@gnrc.org. Oral statements or instructions will not constitute an amendment to this RFP. Any

amendments to this RFP will be posted online at www.GNRC.org/Procurement.

Non-Discrimination

GNRC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, including limited English proficiency

(LEP), gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, or disability in admission to, access to, or

operations of its programs, services, or activities. Discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination,

appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline, or any other employment practices because of non-

merit factors is prohibited. Any person who believes that discrimination has occurred by GNRC, or its contractors, sub-

recipients, and/or consultants on the basis of race, color or national origin, including limited English proficiency (LEP), in

violation of Title VI may file a written complaint. Complaints may also be filed with the state or federal agency involved,

and with the Tennessee Human Rights Commission. Complaints must be filed within 180 days of the alleged

discriminatory act. GNRC’s full non-discrimination policy and additional information about ADA or English

language accommodations are available online at www.GNRC.org/legal.

GREATER NASHVILLE REGIONAL COUNCIL | RFP 2026-07 | PAGE i

Table of Contents

Section 1. Background ........................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 About the GNRC ................................................................................................................................................1

1.2 About the Project ..............................................................................................................................................1

Section 2. Scope of Project.................................................................................................................... 3

2.1 Legal Assistance Provider Requirements ..........................................................................................................3

2.2 Requested Services ...........................................................................................................................................6

Section 3. Instructions to Offerors ........................................................................................................ 9

3.1 Pre-Proposal Inquiries .......................................................................................................................................9

3.2 Submission Requirements.................................................................................................................................9

3.3 Proposal Contents .............................................................................................................................................9

3.4 Terms and Conditions .....................................................................................................................................11

Section 4. Selection Process ............................................................................................................... 13

4.1 Proposal Reviews ............................................................................................................................................13

4.2 Final Evaluations..............................................................................................................................................13

4.3 Solicitation Outcomes .....................................................................................................................................13

4.4 Protests ...........................................................................................................................................................14

Attachment A. Assurances and Certifications.................................................................................... A

Attachment B. Business Information ................................................................................................... B

Attachment C. Service Details .............................................................................................................. C

Attachment D. Sample Contract Terms ............................................................................................... D

GREATER NASHVILLE REGIONAL COUNCIL | RFP 2026-07 | PAGE ii

Section 1. Background

1.1 About the GNRC

The Greater Nashville Regional Council (GNRC) is a public body corporate and politic initially created by the

Tennessee Development District Act of 1965 and further empowered by Title 64, Chapter 7, Part 1, Tennessee

Code Annotated (TCA), as amended (the Act). GNRC is owned by and operated on behalf of its local government

membership comprised of county governments in the counties of Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Houston,

Humphreys, Montgomery, Robertson, Rutherford, Stewart, Sumner, Trousdale, Williamson, and Wilson,

Tennessee, and all incorporated municipalities and metropolitan governments located within these counties.

GNRC is governed by a regional body comprised of city mayors, county mayors/executives, state legislators,

appointments representing business/industry, and appointments representing minority populations. The

Regional Council’s Executive Board convenes monthly to enact the adopted Annual Work Program and Budget

on behalf of the membership and oversee the GNRC’s programs and services carried out by its staff.

1.2 About the Project

GNRC is seeking proposals from agencies and organizations capable of providing legal assistance services to

adults aged sixty and older (older adults).

GNRC is designated by the State Unit on Aging (SUA) as the Area Agency on Aging and Disability (AAAD) for

thirteen counties in Middle Tennessee. In this role, GNRC provides programs, services, advocacy, inter-agency

coordination, and information-sharing opportunities to improve the quality of life for older or disabled

Tennesseans. GNRC delivers a range of federal and state programs in partnership with local agencies and

private-sector organizations. Find out more at www.GNRC.org.

Service Area

GNRC seeks to contract with at least one legal assistance service provider in order to cover the entire thirteen-

county service area. The following table indicates the demographics for each county in GNRC’s service area:

County

Cheatham

Davidson

Dickson

Houston

Humphreys

Montgomery

Robertson

Rutherford

Stewart

Sumner

Trousdale

Williamson

Wilson

Population

60+

population

10,032

128,786

13,462

2,216

5,333

34,372

16,307

58,541

3,977

47,141

2,089

54,154

35,587

% of 65+

who are

minority

2.60%

26.20%

5.80%

3.60%

3.00%

19.10%

6.50%

13.00%

3.40%

6.70%

10.70%

5.40%

6.00%

Language

Poverty

Rural

% of 65+ who speak % of 65+ who

a language other

are below

than English at home poverty

% of 65+ who

are low-income

minority

% of 65+ who

reside in a rural

area

1.30%

8.20%

1.30%

0.50%

0.70%

8.60%

3.50%

6.40%

4.00%

2.60%

0.70%

4.80%

2.70%

7.20%

11.10%

11.40%

15.60%

7.60%

7.80%

8.90%

7.60%

11.50%

8.50%

25.20%

5.10%

7.20%

0.20%

2.90%

0.70%

0.60%

0.20%

1.50%

0.60%

1.00%

0.40%

0.60%

2.70%

0.30%

0.40%

83.00%

3.50%

67.80%

100.00%

82.50%

19.70%

53.20%

17.00%

100.00%

27.90%

100.00%

19.40%

38.50%

GREATER NASHVILLE REGIONAL COUNCIL | RFP 2026-07 | PAGE 1

Target Population

Services must be targeted primarily to older adults in the greatest social or economic need, with particular

attention to low-income, minority older adults, and those residing in rural areas. At a minimum, GNRC strives to

provide services to older adults and their caregivers in the greatest social or economic need in proportion to the

population of the counties served.

Reimbursement-Based Contract

This contract is a reimbursement-based contract. This means that contractors must incur the costs related to

the contract and provide appropriate documentation of your expenditures. Once GNRC receives an acceptable

invoice and supporting documentation, GNRC will then submit the cost for reimbursement to its funders. When

GNRC receives the funds, it then disburses them to your business. There is no guaranteed payment time for

invoices, and the average time of payment is approximately 45 days after the time complete documentation is

submitted. This means that, for example, services provided on August 15 would be invoiced on September 8th

and likely not be paid for until October 23rd or later.

Funding Sources and Programs

The funding source for Legal Assistance Services is the federal Older Americans Act (OAA) Title III B Supportive

Services and Title VII Chapter 2. Following is a brief description of the program:

 The Tennessee Legal Assistance Program provides assistance to Tennesseans aged sixty and older who

are in need of noncriminal legal assistance. The Legal Assistance Provider is available to provide direct

representation for older adults in Tennessee as specified in Chapter 7 of the Tennessee Department of

Disability and Aging Program and Policy Manual.

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