691 - Grafton Islamic Contract Chaplain

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is soliciting a contract for an Islamic Contract Chaplain at the Grafton Correctional Institution and Grafton Reintegration Center. The contract will commence upon approval and continue through June 30, 2025, with potential two-year renewal options. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing weekly Islamic religious services, including Jumuah Prayer and Zuhr Prayer, conducting two annual Eid Prayers, delivering religious education (Taleem), and offering pastoral care. Qualified candidates must be ordained/licensed, in good standing with their congregation or mosque, and successfully pass a criminal background check, with one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education preferred. The contracting opportunity requires a comprehensive set of religious services with specific deliverables, including weekly worship services, educational programs, and pastoral support. The proposal submission deadline is January 23, 2025, with a posted date of January 14, 2025.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The compensation structure is detailed and includes specific rates for various services: $113.30 for Jumuah services, $133.90 for Taleem, $123.60 for Pastoral Care & Program Administration, with additional compensation for special religious observances such as Ramadan ($412.00), Eid-ul-Fitr ($412.00), and Eid-ul-Adha ($412.00). The total contract value is estimated at $20,594.85, with supplementary provisions for special services like funeral services, which are compensated at $250.00 per occurrence. Contractors must possess valid U.S. work permits and maintain current documentation, with verification required every six months. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure, and the contract appears to be focused on service delivery rather than technology integration.