FY26 Chicago-Read Chaplaincy Services

The State of Illinois, specifically Cook County, is seeking a vendor to provide Chaplaincy Services for the Chicago-Read Mental Health Center (CRMHC) for fiscal year 2026. The contract, identified by BidBuy Bid # B-48990, will run from the date of execution through June 30, 2026, requiring a chaplain to provide services two partial days per week at the facility located at 4200 N. Oak Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60634. The primary objective is to meet the religious and spiritual needs of patients, their significant others, and families in consultation with unit staff. Key responsibilities include conducting interfaith services, facilitating clergy contacts, documenting pastoral care activities, coordinating volunteers, and ensuring compliance with various regulatory standards including The Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and Illinois Department of Public Health. The chaplain must submit signed Contractual Services Time Register forms on the 15th and last day of each month for payment, with services not provided on state holidays and hours potentially adjusted based on the center's needs. The proposal is due by August 21, 2025, with the contract monitor being the Assistant Director of Residential Services or their designee.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the vendor will need to comply with the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services Standard Terms and Conditions (Version 23.2). This includes adherence to minority contractor initiatives, prevailing wage standards, and various legal and operational compliance expectations. The standard terms outline requirements for record retention (three years for standard contracts, five years for federally funded contracts), efficient service delivery, and compliance with federal, state, and local laws. No specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, nor are precise budget ranges or award values provided in the documentation. The contract will require the chaplain to integrate with existing facility infrastructure and follow all established policies and procedures. Vendors will need to demonstrate competence in pastoral care, interfaith services, and ability to work within a mental health center environment, with a focus on meeting patients' spiritual and religious needs while maintaining high standards of professional and regulatory compliance.