FY26 Chicago-Read Chaplaincy Services

The FY26 Chicago-Read Chaplaincy Services contract is a service agreement issued by the Illinois Department of Human Services, seeking a vendor to provide interfaith spiritual support at the Chicago-Read Mental Health Center. The contract emphasizes delivering chaplain services for a minimum of two partial days per week, including conducting interfaith worship, memorial services, facilitating clergy contact, supervising volunteers, and ensuring compliance with safety, confidentiality, and regulatory standards such as HIPAA, CMS, and The Joint Commission. Payments are based on bi-monthly submission of time registers, with the total contract value ranging from $50,000 to $200,000, and the performance is monitored by the Assistant Director of Residential Services or their designee. The contract incorporates standard Illinois procurement terms, including compliance with state laws, record retention, audit rights, subcontracting approval, and performance monitoring, but does not specify detailed evaluation criteria or award methodology. The contractual framework is governed by the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office Standard Terms and Conditions (Version 23), which establish legal provisions such as sovereign immunity, equal opportunity compliance, audit rights, and confidentiality obligations. The contract does not specify particular packaging, labeling, or shipping standards, reflecting the nature of the services rather than physical goods. It also lacks explicit proposal submission instructions, page limits, or evaluation criteria, with deadlines set for August 29, 2025, and limited guidance on submission procedures. Key provisions include background checks for personnel, mandatory training, subcontracting requirements with flow-down certifications, and performance standards ensuring services meet specified quality and safety standards. Overall, the contract emphasizes compliance, quality assurance, and performance oversight within a legal and regulatory framework tailored to service delivery in a healthcare setting.