EO+2019-12D.pdf

This is an Executive Order document from the State of Ohio establishing procurement policies and procedures for state contracts. The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is seeking a Protestant Religious Service Provider to serve as a contract Chaplain at Pickaway Correctional Institution (PCI). The position requires the selected contractor to provide religious services, counseling, and spiritual support to Protestant inmates within the correctional facility. The contract encompasses the full range of Protestant chaplaincy duties including conducting services, providing pastoral care, coordinating religious programs, and supporting inmate spiritual development. The document establishes the framework under which this contract opportunity is governed, including procurement standards, compliance requirements, and operational guidelines that must be followed throughout the selection and contract administration process.

The Executive Order sets forth mandatory procurement procedures that apply to the chaplaincy contract, including requirements for competitive bidding, vendor qualifications, and contract management standards. The document emphasizes compliance with state procurement regulations and outlines the evaluation criteria and processes that will be used to select the most qualified provider. Specific pricing, contract term length, renewal options, and detailed compensation structures would be established in the formal solicitation and contract documents. The chaplaincy position is essential to the correctional facility's mission of providing comprehensive inmate services and rehabilitation support, and the selected contractor must demonstrate experience in religious ministry, knowledge of correctional environments, and the ability to serve diverse Protestant denominations effectively.