FY26 DHS MADD Chaplain Services

The State of Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking a certified Chaplain to provide chaplaincy services at Madden Mental Health Center for fiscal year 2026. The primary objective of this contract is to deliver comprehensive chaplaincy support to patients, their significant others, and families within the mental health facility. Specific qualifications require the selected vendor to be a certified Chaplain with demonstrated experience in providing spiritual care and support in a mental health setting. The solicitation was posted on July 8, 2025, with a response deadline of July 11, 2025, indicating a very tight procurement timeline. Key deliverables will likely include direct patient counseling, spiritual guidance, emotional support, and potentially facilitating family communication and understanding of patient care.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documents, the procurement is subject to standard Illinois state procurement requirements outlined in the attached Standard Illinois Certification document. Vendors must comply with 33 separate certification areas, including non-discrimination provisions, tax compliance, and various legal and ethical standards. The contract terms suggest potential compliance with minority and disadvantaged business enterprise requirements, though no specific set-asides are noted. The attached Terms and Conditions document indicates standard insurance requirements, including a minimum of $1,000,000 in General Commercial Liability coverage. Though no specific budget range is provided, the contract appears to be for ongoing chaplaincy services at a mental health facility, suggesting a potential annual value that would be commensurate with part-time or specialized professional services in a state healthcare setting.