East Tennessee Residential Pilot Program

This RFI seeks market input for a pilot residential program that will serve up to 60 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in a single East Tennessee county meeting a very specific population range. The selected nonprofit must own at least 26 acres, hold the appropriate state residential‑home license, and provide inclusive housing where 25 % of homes are for adults of all abilities. The program is expressly non‑reimbursable through Medicare or Medicaid, meaning the contractor must fund operations through other sources. • Geographic focus: one East Tennessee county with a 2020 census population between 108,600 – 108,700. • Eligibility: 501(c)(3) nonprofit, property ownership, licensed residential home, capacity ≤ 60 IDD adults, plus 25 % inclusive housing. • Funding restriction: no Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement; funding likely from state grant or private sources. • Response deadline: June 15 2025; no contract award is guaranteed, and responses become state property.