PCI Catholic Chaplin

The state and local contract opportunity is for Catholic Chaplin services for an adult correctional facility in Orient, Ohio serving incarcerated adults. The contractor will be responsible for providing weekly Mass worship, catechism classes, and confessions, as well as assisting the Chaplain with other religious programs and services. The contract term is for 2 years from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025, with potential for annual renewals. The contractor must complete monthly reports and attend annual meetings. The pricing structure includes $66.95 per week for weekly Mass worship, $51.50 per week for catechism classes, and $61.80 per week for confessions, with a total annual not-to-exceed amount of $9,376.00. The contractor must have a current U.S. work permit, which will be checked every 6 months. The opportunity is posted by the state of Ohio, specifically for Ross County. The contract opportunity has a posted date of September 19, 2024 and a due date of October 4, 2024.

The state's Affirmation and Disclosure Form requires the contractor to disclose the principal locations of their business and any subcontractors, as well as the locations where services will be performed and where state data will be stored. The contractor must affirm that they have read and understand the applicable Executive Orders regarding the prohibition of offshore services and purchasing from Russian institutions. The state has the right to terminate the contract if services are performed outside the United States without a waiver. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond were provided. The incumbent vendor or current contractor was also not specified. The total annual budget for this contract opportunity is $9,376.00.