TCI Religious Services (Catholic)

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction is seeking a Catholic Religious Service Provider for Trumbull Correctional Institution, located in Leavittsburg, Ohio. The contract solicitation requires a qualified religious services contractor to deliver comprehensive Catholic services during fiscal years 2026 and 2027, beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2027. Specific service requirements include weekly Catholic Mass worship services, religious catechism, holiday services for Easter and Christmas, and specialized ministry services. Mandatory qualifications for potential contractors include a current ecclesiastical endorsement, preaching license, and a resume demonstrating relevant experience in religious service delivery. Contractors must successfully complete a criminal background check, comply with institutional standards of conduct, and participate in mandatory training and orientation. The proposal must be submitted through the OhioBuys procurement platform by the due date of May 30, 2025, with service pricing structured at $66.95 per weekly Catholic Mass, $56.65 per weekly religious catechism service, and specialized ministry rates ranging from $15.45 to $61.80 based on the number of incarcerated persons served.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must comply with Ohio Executive Orders 2019-12D and 2022-02D, which prohibit contracting with Russian institutions and mandate disclosure of service performance locations. The total contract value is $20,331.00 for the two-year period. Additional contract requirements include mandatory annual religious service meetings, inmate referrals, religious literature distribution, and monthly reporting. Contractors must be prepared to work in a potentially hazardous correctional environment and provide pastoral care services. The solicitation emphasizes strict geographic service delivery requirements, with the state retaining the right to immediately terminate the contract if services are moved outside the United States without formal approval. Potential bidders must provide complete transparency about operational locations and subcontractor details, with failure to disclose required information potentially resulting in contract award rejection.