Orw Islamic Services Fy 26 - Drc260024

The contract involves providing Islamic religious services and pastoral care at the Ohio Reformatory for Women, with a focus on supporting incarcerated Muslim individuals. The scope includes conducting weekly Juma services, religious education (Ta'leem), holiday observances such as Ramadan, Eid-al-Fitr, and Eid-al-Adha, and offering general pastoral support, including grief counseling, religious consultations, and visitation. The Islamic Chaplain is expected to facilitate referrals to appropriate services, distribute religious literature, assist with religious programs, and attend an annual religious service meeting. To effectively meet the needs of the inmate population, the contract specifies that the chaplain should dedicate approximately eight hours weekly on grounds to engage with the incarcerated Muslim community. Monthly reports documenting services provided, including details of inmates seen and activities conducted, are required to be submitted to designated officials by the 5th of each month. The contract, titled "Orw Islamic Services Fy 26 - Drc260024," is issued by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction, with a solicitation posted in July 2025. It has a budget range between $50,000 and $150,000 and is open for bids until July 30, 2025. The bidding process is governed by detailed instructions emphasizing transparency, compliance with bid submission procedures, and evaluation criteria that prioritize the lowest responsible bidder. Additional requirements include affirmations regarding compliance with executive orders related to offshore services and data location, as well as disclosures concerning service and data hosting. The contract aims to ensure the provision of dedicated Islamic religious services within the correctional facility, supporting the spiritual needs of the incarcerated Muslim population while adhering to state procurement policies.