RFQ 2026-02: In-Home Services for Older or Disabled Adults - List of Questions and Answers (as of 1:35 p.m. February 11, 2026)

Agency:	Greater Nashville Regional Council
State:	Tennessee
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	624120 - Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities
Posted Date:	Feb 12, 2026
Due Date:	Mar 15, 2026
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RFQ 2026-02: In-Home Services for Older or Disabled Adults

GNRC is seeking proposals from qualified agencies or businesses to provide in-home services for older adults, adults with disabilities, and/or their caregivers 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 11, 2026
Proposal Deadline: 11:59 p.m. CDT on March 15, 2026
Inquiries: Questions about the solicitation should be directed in writing to rfp@gnrc.org .
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In‐Home Services for Older

or Disabled Adults

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Request for Qualifications

RFQ-2026-02

Greater Nashville Regional Council

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

GNRC.org

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 statements of qualifications (Proposals) from agencies capable of providing in-home services to

older adults, adults with disabilities, and/or their caregivers. GNRC intends to award a reimbursement-based

contract to one or more qualified service providers through this solicitation. Offerors may respond to all or parts

of the scope of services description in Section 2.0.

Important Dates and Deadlines

RFQ Issued: 02/11/2026

Written questions accepted through 03/01/2026

Submission Deadline: Proposals must be submitted by 03/15/2026

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 solicitation 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

solicitation. Any amendments to this solicitation 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 | RFQ 2026-02 | 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 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 of this Solicitation .......................................................................................................11

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

4.1 Proposal Evaluation.........................................................................................................................................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. Service Rates ................................................................................................................ D

Attachment E. Sample Contract ........................................................................................................... E

GREATER NASHVILLE REGIONAL COUNCIL | RFQ 2026-02 | 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 composed 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 statements of qualifications (Proposals) from agencies capable of providing in-home services to

adults aged sixty and older (Older Adults), adults with disabilities, and/or their caregivers.

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 a minimum of two service providers per county listed below for each service type.

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

% of 65+

who are

minority

10,032

2.60%

128,786 26.20%

13,462

5.80%

2,216

3.60%

5,333

3.00%

34,372 19.10%

16,307

6.50%

58,541 13.00%

3,977

3.40%

47,141

6.70%

2,089

10.70%

54,154

5.40%

35,587

6.00%

Language

% of 65+ who speak

language other than

English at home

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%

Poverty

% of 65+ who

are below

poverty

% of 65+ who are

low-income

minority

7.20%

0.20%

11.10%

2.90%

11.40%

0.70%

15.60%

0.60%

7.60%

0.20%

7.80%

1.50%

8.90%

0.60%

7.60%

1.00%

11.50%

0.40%

8.50%

0.60%

25.20%

2.70%

5.10%

0.30%

7.20%

0.40%

Rural

% of 65+ who

reside in a rural

area

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 | RFQ 2026-02 | 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

Funding sources include State of Tennessee Options for Community Living funds, federal Older Americans Act

(OAA) Title IIIB Supportive Services funds, and federal OAA Title IIIE Family Caregiver funds.

For all programs, GNRC identifies eligible individuals and determines needed services. GNRC is responsible for

identification, coordination, and authorization of all care and any adjustments to the services being provided

through these programs.

Service types are defined in Section 2.2. The following is a brief description of each program:

 Tennessee’s Options for Community Living Program is designed to enable older adults to live

independently in their homes by providing services such as homemaker services, personal care services,

and/or home delivered meals. With the assistance of these limited services, along with the support of

family and others, the older adult may be able to avoid or prevent prolonged admission into

institutional care.

 The Older Americans Act (OAA) Title IIIB provides an array of supportive services designed to allow older

adults to reside in the community and in their own homes with the maximum amount of dignity for as

long as possible. Title IIIB services are targeted to older adults with the greatest economic need, with

particular attention to low-income minority individuals, those with the greatest social needs, and those

residing in rural areas. For the purpose of this RFQ, the OAA funding will be used to provide funding for

in-home services such as homemaker, chore, personal care, minor home modifications, personal

emergency response systems, and adult day care.

 The National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Title IIIE provides resources and assistance for

family caregivers caring for older adults and for grandparent relative caregivers. Information, assistance,

and counseling can be provided to any caregiver, but provision of respite and supplemental services is

limited to caregiver support for older individuals who are unable to perform at least two activities of

daily living, or who require substantial supervision due to cognitive or other mental impairment.

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