FY26 Chicago-Read Chaplaincy Services

The State of Illinois, specifically Cook County, is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive chaplaincy services for the Chicago-Read Mental Health Center (CRMHC) through a contract designated as BidBuy Bid # B-49077. The procurement is for interfaith services to meet the religious and spiritual needs of patients, their significant others, and families, with services to be delivered two partial days per week from the contract's execution date through June 30, 2026. The primary service location will be 4200 N. Oak Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60634. Key deliverables include conducting interfaith services, facilitating clergy contacts, documenting pastoral care interactions, coordinating volunteers, and supporting patient religious needs. The contractor must adhere to regulatory standards from The Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the Illinois Department of Public Health. The bid was posted on August 26, 2025, with proposals due by August 29, 2025. Time register forms for payment must be submitted on the 15th and last day of each month, and services will be monitored by the Assistant Director of Residential Services.

While no specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions were explicitly noted in the provided documentation, vendors must comply with the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services Standard Terms and Conditions (Version 23.2). This includes meeting comprehensive insurance requirements, such as maintaining $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate general commercial liability insurance, as well as auto liability and worker's compensation insurance. The contract requires vendors to meet equal opportunity requirements and maintain detailed record-keeping practices, with books and records to be retained for three years. Although no specific budget range was provided, vendors should be prepared to demonstrate financial stability and the ability to provide consistent, high-quality chaplaincy services. The contract allows for potential termination under various conditions, including lack of funding appropriations, and requires vendors to transfer all manufacturer warranties and comply with prevailing wage regulations.