Islamic Contract Chaplain - DRC270025 - GCI

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is soliciting for an Islamic Chaplain to provide services to the incarcerated population at Grafton Correctional Institution under contract DRC270025, with proposals due August 31, 2026.

The position requires candidates to demonstrate competency in Islamic religious education, pastoral care experience, and ability to serve a diverse incarcerated population while adhering to ODRC security protocols and professional standards for institutional chaplaincy. Candidates must meet security clearance requirements mandated by the Ohio correctional system and comply with constitutional protections for religious practice in correctional settings.

Bidders are required to complete and submit an Affirmation and Disclosure Form attesting to qualifications, certifications, background clearances, and any potential conflicts of interest relevant to working within a correctional institution environment. The solicitation is subject to Executive Orders 2019-12D and 2022-02D governing state contracting and procurement authority.

The source does not specify contract value, contract term, incumbent information, evaluation criteria weighting, or a pre-bid meeting date.