Catholic Religious Services - DRC260089 - LORCI

The Lorain Correctional Institution, located in Grafton, Ohio, is seeking a qualified Catholic religious services provider for its approximately 1,600 male offenders across various security levels. The contract opportunity requires a provider to deliver comprehensive Catholic services, including weekly Mass, Catholic Catechism instruction, pastoral care, and counseling for Catholic inmates. The successful candidate must be credentialed and in good standing with the Catholic denomination, capable of working approximately 10 hours per week under the supervision of the Institutional Chaplain and Unit Management Chief. The contract term is from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027, with potential renewal for up to four additional years. Bidders must submit their proposals through Ohio Buys by November 19, 2025, and will be required to pass a background check, complete institutional orientation training, and specialized Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) training. The provider must also submit monthly service reports to the Deputy Warden of Holistic Services and attend an annual Religious Services meeting.

The contract opportunity does not specify specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Potential bidders must acknowledge the potentially hazardous correctional facility work environment and comply with Ohio's Executive Orders 2022-02D and 2019-12D, which prohibit contracting with Russian institutions and offshore service providers. The total annual contract compensation is fixed at $10,521.45, invoiced monthly, with a detailed pricing structure that breaks down services including Mass at $3,481.40 annually, Catechism at $2,678.00 annually, and Pastoral Care & Program Administration at $4,284.80 annually. Contractors must complete and submit an Affirmation and Disclosure Form, revealing their principal business location and any subcontractor details. The State of Ohio reserves the right to terminate the contract immediately if services are performed outside the United States without proper waivers, and all proposals must include comprehensive location and service performance disclosures.