Catholic Priest Services - Statement of Work.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK - CATHOLIC PRIEST SERVICES

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, Federal Prison Camp, Duluth intends to make a single award to a qualified entity for the provision of professional non-personal services in the form of an Ordained Roman Catholic Priest for inmates at the Federal Prison Camp in Duluth, MN.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

Description of Services to be Performed:

Services of a professional, ordained Catholic Priest to perform Catholic services for the Religious Services Department at the FPC Duluth. This will include conducting Sunday Catholic Mass on a weekly basis, hearing confessions by Catholic inmates, and conducting Catholic Mass on Special Holy Days of Obligation according to the Catholic Religious Calendar. Catholic services will also be provided by a priest with the ability to communicate in Spanish on intervals to be determined between the Contractor and the Government after award.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Services will be performed at FPC Duluth 4464 Ralston Drive Duluth MN 55811.

SUPPLIES

All equipment and supplies are provided by the institution, Religious Services Department. Any exceptions to be agreed upon by the contractor and contractee.

Equipment available on site includes Ceremonial Wine, Hosts, and Missals. The Government will not be responsible for any personal equipment brought into the facility.

SCHEDULE

Services will be provided on a weekly basis and will consist of 1- 2 sessions per occasion. A session is one hour.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The contractor will conduct a Roman Catholic Mass and hold confession at each session. The contractor will conduct the Mass and confession in accordance with cannon law and the General Instruction of the Roman Missal.

General Topics for Contractors: Roman Catholic

1. Articles of Faith (Nicene and Apostles Creed)

2. Catholic Morality

3. Sacraments

4. Days of Obligation and Sunday Worship

5. Understanding Sacred Scripture

6. Annual Lectionary Readings

7. Christian Living

8. The Place of Devotion in the Life of Catholics

9. Seasons of the Church Year

10. Veneration of Saints

11. Adoration Reserved for God Alone

12. Celebration of the Eucharist (ritual practices)

13. Ecumenism

14. Understanding Sin

15. Reconciliation

16. The Role of the Family in Catholic Life

17. Spirituality

18. The Disciplines of the Church (Fasting, etc..)

19. Sacramentals

20. Catholic Social Teachings

21. RCIA

22. Catechism Retreats/Meditation

23. Mary, Mother of God

24. New Testament

25. Salvation History

26. Marian Devotions

27. Advent

28. Lent

29. Church History

30. Vatican History

31. Use of Missalette

32. Social Justice

33. What is the role of faith and Community Re-entry?

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE AND/OR SPECIAL QUALIFICATION REQUIRED:

The contractor must be a validly ordained Priest in the Catholic Diocese of Duluth with the faculties to conduct Roman Catholic services and hear confessions, as well as favorably complete the "Credentials of Religious Services Contractor" form.

Additionally, the contractor must submit two personal references and one letter of endorsement from their local religious organization. The Contractor shall provide on an intermittent basis to be agreed upon between the Contractor and the Government Catholic services in Spanish.

INSTITUTION SECURITY

The contractor will adhere to all regulations prescribed by FPC Duluth for the safety, custody, and conduct of inmates. All contract personnel providing services within the confines of the FPC shall have a complete investigation conducted in accordance with BOP Program Statement 3000.02, "Personnel Manual". Any contract personnel who enter the FPC on a regular basis shall be required to attend a four-hour institution orientation program prior to assuming his or her responsibilities under the contract. A "refresher" orientation must be completed annually. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will be responsible for scheduling training for contract personnel. By submitting a bid for providing contract services to FPC Duluth, the contractor agrees to adhere to all regulations prescribed by the institution in regards to the safety, custody, and conduct of inmates. Intoxicating beverages, drugs, and weapons will not be allowed into the facility. Introduction of contraband is subject to the penalties prescribed in the Federal Criminal Statute, 18 USC 1791, that prohibits providing or possessing contraband in prison.

By submitting a quote for providing contract services to FPC Duluth, the contractor agrees to the following investigative procedures:

NCIC check DOJ-99 (name check) FD 258 (fingerprint check} Law Enforcement Agency Checks Vouchering of Employees Resume/Personal Qualifications Completed Contractor Pre-Employment form OPM-329-A (authority for release of information) NACI Urinalysis Test

CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENT

The award of this contract will result in a contractual arrangement only and shall not be construed as a personnel appointment with the Bureau of Prisons. Services provided do not constitute an employer/employee relationship. Payment is based on the provision of an end product or the accomplishment of a specific result. The contractor will not be subject to Government supervision, except for security- related matters;

however, the contractor will be monitored for quality assurance. Results to be obtained will be entirely within the contractor's own unsupervised determination.

Contractor performance shall be monitored by the COR or designee.

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

Any information provided to the contractor regarding any inmate is deemed confidential and shall not be divulged to anyone except the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or his/her designee. The contractor is required to work in an area where inmates are present. Any breach of security must be reported to the COR or Correctional Supervisor. The contractor shall register in the SAM.gov database prior to award, or ensure that an existing entry in the database is updated. http://www.sam.gov FAR 52.232-10 "Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year" applies. By submitting a quote for providing contract services to FPC Duluth, the contractor agrees to accept payment via electronic funds transfer (ACH). Quoters shall submit, with their quote, copies of any applicable education credentials, certificates, or degrees which qualify them to provide this contract service. The Government reserves the right to award without discussion or negotiation, and to award as a single award…therefore each initial quote should contain the quoter's best terms from a cost standpoint.