Protestant Chaplin Pickaway Correctional Institution

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is seeking a qualified Protestant religious service provider to serve as a chaplain at Pickaway Correctional Institution. The contractor must submit proof of licensure/ordination, a letter of endorsement from a local congregation or denomination, any Clinical Pastoral Education credits, and a résumé demonstrating relevant experience. All proposals are to be submitted through the OhioBuys portal by the stated deadline, and the solicitation is currently in its third round after earlier attempts did not result in an award. • Required documentation: Certificate of Licensure/Ordination, endorsement letter, CPE credits (if any), résumé, and supporting qualifications. • Submission platform: OhioBuys (must be registered, Chrome preferred). • Timeline: Posting began 5/28/2026, questions due 6/2/2026, final submission due 6/4/2026. • Scope: Provide Protestant chaplain services—including spiritual counseling, worship facilitation, and related pastoral care—to the inmate population at Pickaway Correctional Institution.