Catholic Services for 11 Institutions - DRCB-25-3336

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction (ODRC) is seeking a Catholic organization to provide comprehensive religious services across eleven state correctional institutions through Invitation to Bid DRCB-25-3336. The procurement requires a contractor to deliver specialized Catholic spiritual services, including weekly mass at $68.95 per service, weekly catechism classes at $58.34, an annual religious service meeting at $77.25, and specialized ministry services at $84.87. Required services encompass worship services, religious education, pastoral care, holiday observances, and support for various prison unit populations including general population and death row. Bidders must provide facilitators in good standing with their denomination, submit required credentials, undergo background checks, and be prepared to work in correctional environments. The bid is due by June 2, 2025, with a project start date of May 16, 2025, and bidders must comply with comprehensive instructions, terms, and conditions outlined in the solicitation documents. Evaluation criteria will assess bidders' experience, financial condition, previous contract performance, management skills, and ability to execute the contract properly.

The contract appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but bidders must complete an Affirmation & Disclosure Form certifying they are not performing services with Russian institutions and are complying with Ohio Executive Orders 2019-12D and 2022-02D regarding offshore services and international contract restrictions. The total annual compensation for these services will not exceed $144,424.41, covering Catholic services across correctional facilities in Marion, Lancaster, London, Chillicothe, Columbus, Marysville, Lucasville, and Orient. Contractors must provide monthly reporting, conduct funeral services, and support chaplains in religious programs. The solicitation requires contractors to disclose their principal business location, service performance locations, and data storage locations, with the state retaining the right to terminate the contract if services are performed outside the United States without a signed waiver. Successful bidders must be prepared to integrate with existing correctional facility infrastructure and religious service protocols.