Ross correctional contract catholic chaplain

The Ross Correctional Institution (RCI) in Ohio is seeking a Catholic Contract Chaplain to provide comprehensive religious services to inmates, with the procurement opportunity posted on January 7, 2025, and responses due by February 11, 2025, through the Ohio Buys system. The selected contractor will be responsible for conducting weekly Catholic worship services, including masses for the general population and death row, providing religious education, pastoral care, and specialized ministry services such as confession and catechism. Key deliverables include weekly mass services, Easter service, monthly service reports, and attendance at an annual religious services conference. The chaplain must be in good standing with their denomination, submit credentials including a License to Preach, Certificate of Ordination, current Ecclesiastical Endorsement, and a detailed resume. Candidates must be willing to work in a potentially hazardous prison environment and undergo a background check, institutional orientation training, and Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) training. Compensation is structured with specific rates for different services, including $66.95 for weekly mass, $56.65 for catechism, $206 for Easter service, and $68.75 for specialized ministry.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement is open to qualified Catholic chaplains who can meet the institutional requirements, with no apparent limitations on the type of organization or business structure. There is no information provided about an incumbent vendor or existing contract holder. The compensation structure suggests a modest budget, with weekly and per-service rates totaling approximately $199.55 per week, plus additional compensation for special services like the Easter service and annual conference. The contract appears to be a one-year term with potential for renewal, as suggested by the executive order documentation. No specific budget range or total contract value is explicitly stated in the available documents. The opportunity is governed by Ohio Executive Orders 2019-12D and 2022-02D, which require contractors to affirm compliance with prohibitions on offshore services and purchases from Russian institutions, and to disclose their principal business location, service locations, and data storage locations.