Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 1240 - Human Services
Subtitle 1240-06 - Tennessee Business Enterprises
Chapter 1240-06-10 - Facility Operational Requirements
Section 1240-06-10-.05 - PARTNERING WITH PRIVATE ENTITIES

(1) With prior approval from the Agency, managers may partner with private entities in order to meet TBE's obligations under the permit. This may include placing vending machines on full service pursuant to chapter 1240-6-8-.01(5). Additionally, a manager may choose to partner with a private company to provide other portions of the facility operation if prior approval is secured from the Business Enterprises Consultant/Specialist. The determining factors on whether or not such a request will be approved are profitability, the quality of the service, the availability of storage, and the desires of property management. A partnering arrangement does not relieve the manager of the responsibility to ensure that service is provided in accordance with these rules and regulations and the Operations Manual.

(2) There may be facilities where the Agency, after consultation with the area representative(s) of the Committee, chooses to partner with a private entity to help it meet its obligations to property management. If the Agency has entered into such a partnering agreement with a private entity, any licensed manager who chooses to bid on the facility shall be obligated to work with the private entity in such a way as to ensure the provision of quality services.