MANCI Islamic Services Contact Chaplain

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction (ODRC) is seeking an Islamic Contract Chaplain for the Mansfield Correctional Institution (MANCI) located in Sandusky County. The contract requires the selected chaplain to conduct weekly Jumu'ah services and Taaleem (religious education) classes, provide pastoral care to incarcerated Muslims, attend mandatory annual Religious Service Meetings, make appropriate referrals, distribute religious literature, and assist with other religious programs. Specific deliverables include conducting specialized ministry services in special units, performing funeral services, and documenting at least three specialized ministry activities per week. The chaplain must submit monthly service logs and invoices, coordinate activities with the Institutional Chaplain, and report to the Deputy Warden of Special Services. Candidate qualifications include being in good standing with their denomination, possessing a License to Preach and/or Certificate of Ordination, current Ecclesiastical Endorsement, and relevant experience. The solicitation is posted with a due date of February 28, 2025, and applications must be submitted through the Ohio Buys system. Candidates must also pass a background check, complete institutional orientation, and undergo PREA training.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Compensation for the contract is structured with $80 per week for Jumu'ah services and Taaleem classes, $95 per week for specialized ministry services (estimated over 20 weeks), and $206 annually per group/site for Ramadan, Eid-ul-fitr, and Eid-ul-adha services. An additional $75 is provided for attending the annual Religious Services Conference. The contract is subject to multiple Executive Orders, including 2019-12D and 2022-02D, which prohibit offshore services and contracts with Russian institutions. Contractors must disclose their principal business location, service locations, and data storage locations, with the understanding that moving services outside the United States requires state approval. The contract template includes requirements for workers' compensation, automobile liability, and general liability insurance, with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 annual aggregate and $500,000 per occurrence. The total contract value is not explicitly stated, but the compensation structure suggests a relatively modest engagement.