Pickaway Correctional Protestant Contract Chaplin

The contract involves providing Protestant chaplain services at Pickaway Correctional Institution in Ohio, with the solicitation posted on September 26, 2025, and a response deadline of September 30, 2025. The primary goal is to secure qualified vendors capable of delivering spiritual care to inmates, including conducting worship services, religious education, and pastoral support. The selected chaplain will work up to 39 hours per week, earning approximately $21.63 per hour, with responsibilities that include facilitating religious activities, holiday services, and providing pastoral care in a correctional environment that may involve challenging and confined settings. Candidates must demonstrate proper credentials, including ordination, ecclesiastical endorsement, and preferably Clinical Pastoral Education, to ensure they meet the institutional and religious requirements. The contract is set to extend through June 30, 2026, with potential annual renewals, emphasizing the importance of experienced and credentialed pastoral providers. The solicitation aims to foster competitive responses by clearly outlining the necessary qualifications and responsibilities, ensuring the institution’s spiritual and pastoral needs are adequately met. The procurement process is managed through the Ohio Buys system, and the contract size is estimated to be between $175,000 and $185,000, reflecting the scope of services required for this correctional facility. This initiative underscores Ohio’s commitment to maintaining comprehensive spiritual support within its correctional system, ensuring inmates have access to religious services and pastoral care consistent with their faith traditions.