Chaplain Services

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services, specifically Mendota Mental Health Institute (MMHI), is seeking chaplain and spiritual leader services for multiple religious denominations. The procurement targets five specific spiritual leader roles: Siddha Yoga, Buddhist, Native American, Christian Non-Denominational, and Catholic. Each position requires providing monthly or weekly religious services and individual patient visits within the facility. Service requirements vary by denomination, with most involving 45-minute monthly services, while the Catholic Priest will conduct weekly Sunday services and administer Holy Communion. Bidders must submit written proposals by 2:00 p.m. on April 12, 2017, to Kevin Diehl at the Central Wisconsin Center Administration Building. Prior to contract award, selected contractors must complete a facility tour, undergo background checks, and complete required trainings. The contract period will run from May 1, 2017, through April 30, 2018, with potential for two additional one-year renewals.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must meet several key qualifications, including maintaining adequate insurance coverage with minimum commercial liability and automobile coverage of one million dollars. All vendors must sign a patient-contractor relations policy and HIPAA Business Associate Agreement. The award methodology involves selecting the lowest responsible bidder for each denomination, with a cascading selection process if the primary vendor declines services. While no specific budget range is provided, compensation will be based on services rendered, with purchase orders facilitating payments. MMHI maintains strict guidelines prohibiting proselytizing and reserves the right to terminate contracts for lack of performance. Contractors are responsible for providing their own supplies, subject to approval by the staff chaplain and administrative security captain. The facility will use multiple contractors across the different spiritual service categories, ensuring comprehensive religious support for patients.