Recordkeeping, Administration - Bid 30901-65526 - TN RFP 2026

Bid #30901-65526. Tennessee Central Procurement Office, Tennessee. The State is seeking competitive proposals from qualified organization(s) to provide recordkeeping/administration; communication/education; in-person and virtual field education. Due Jun 29 (14 days left).

About this solicitation

The State is seeking competitive proposals from qualified organization(s) to provide recordkeeping/administration; communication/education; in-person and virtual field education; investment advisory; broad, open-architecture investment platforms; and custodial trustee services for the State’s Optional Retirement Program (ORP), the University of Tennessee 403(b) Plan, and the Tennessee Board of Regents 403(b) Plan. The State is looking for two (2) service providers for both the ORP and 403(b) Plans. These service providers will provide accurate and timely recordkeeping services for both the ORP and 403(b) Plans (collectively, the Plans or Program), administer the Plans within pre-described service standards and assist in the education and retirement security of Program participants. In the event a successful Respondent is an incumbent service provider, the services for the new contract term shall commence on the date provided for in Section B of RFP Attachment 6.6., Pro Forma Contract. In the event a successful Respondent is not an incumbent service provider, these services shall begin no later than September 1, 2027. This RFP will result in the award of two contracts each encompassing the ORP and 403(b) Plans (e.g., Respondent 1 – ORP and 403(b) Plans and Respondent 2 – ORP and 403(b) Plans). Currently, the ORP, Tennessee Board of Regents 403(b) Plan, and University of Tennessee 403(b) Plan maintain separate plan documents.

Bid summary

Tennessee Central Procurement Office issued this janitorial opportunity in Tennessee, referenced as solicitation number 30901-65526. It was published on May 12, 2026, and responses are due by June 29, 2026.

Public procurement context

Tennessee Central Procurement Office in Tennessee is using this solicitation to procure janitorial work. Public agencies typically advertise this kind of work as a Request for Proposals (RFP), evaluating bidders on a combination of qualifications, technical approach, and price. Bidders responding to a janitorial solicitation in Tennessee are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage, hold any state license or trade certification required for the scope of work, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.

Contracts of this type are usually awarded under the issuing agency's published procurement rules, with bid bond, performance bond, and reference requirements set in the solicitation documents. PublicBidSearch indexes this solicitation alongside other open bids in Tennessee so contractors and vendors can compare active opportunities by category, agency, or location without monitoring each procurement portal individually.

How to respond to this RFP

To submit a proposal for this RFP, review the full solicitation documents for Tennessee Central Procurement Office's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the June 29, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Vendors that have not previously contracted with Tennessee Central Procurement Office should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.

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