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Tennessee Department of Education

Direct Certification Platform (FY2027-FY2032)

Due
Jan 26, 2027
Questions due
Nov 12, 2026
Budget
$1,125,000
Verified
Contract
64 months
Location
  • Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Posted
Oct 29, 2026
Category
Software, Web & Mobile Development

SUMMARY

The Tennessee Department of Education is seeking a contractor to provide a software platform for 205 School Food Authorities to perform Direct Certification matches for child nutrition programs.
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DESCRIPTION

The Tennessee Department of Education is procuring a web-based Direct Certification Platform to streamline eligibility for child nutrition programs across 205 School Food Authorities. The system will integrate data from the Department of Human Services (SNAP and TANF), Department of Children’s Services (foster care), and TennCare (Medicaid) to generate matches. The platform must support at least 550 concurrent users, provide role-based access, integrate with State SSO and TEDS, and include reporting, dashboard, and automated notification capabilities. The initial contract term is 64 months, with one 12-month renewal option available.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be able to support a load capacity of at least 205 School Food Authorities and 550 active users
  • Must provide written confirmation from a previous or current customer that the Respondent has met load capacity requirements
  • Must provide a statement confirming the ability to meet Information Technology Security Requirements of the Pro Forma Contract
  • Must provide a current bank reference dated within the past three months
  • Must provide two current positive credit references from vendors dated within the past three months
  • Must provide a written attestation that accessibility and compatibility with common browsers and devices is offered
  • Must be registered with the Tennessee Department of Revenue for the collection of sales and use tax
  • Must provide a Certificate of Insurance meeting minimum requirements

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TIMELINE

RFP Issued: October 29, 2026

Disability Accommodation Request Deadline: November 3rd, 2026

Pre-response Conference: November 5th, 2026

Notice of Intent to Respond Deadline: November 6th, 2026

Written Questions & Comments Deadline: November 12th, 2026

Response Deadline: January 26th, 2027

Contractor Signature Deadline: March 4th, 2027

Issuing Agency

Tennessee Department of Education

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?
Submissions are due January 26, 2027. Questions must be submitted by November 12, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?
The published budget is $1,125,000.
Who issued this RFP?
It was issued by Tennessee Department of Education. The work is located in Nashville, Tennessee, United States.

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