Description
The Federal Bureau of Prisons, FPC Duluth, Duluth, MN, intends to make a single award to a responsible entity for providing the services of Roman Catholic Clergy to the inmate population. The anticipated date of the award will be approximately October 1, 2010 subjected to funds availability for the next fiscal year. The contract performance period is anticipated to consist of approximately a base year from effective date of award, and will include two, 12-month option years for renewal. The contractor shall perform all services at FPC Duluth, in the Religious Services Department, located at 6902 Airport Road, Duluth MN, 55814. The contractor will supply all of their own religious garments and books. The contractor will control, supervise, and be responsible for all government materials and equipment and will ensure that such equipment and materials are used only for legitimate program purposes. 56 Sessions will be scheduled on Thursdays. Sessions will consist of 8:00pm to 9:00pm Roman Catholic Mass, and 7:00pm to 8:00pm Pastoral Counseling / Confessions. Each session will consist of 2 hours to include entry and exit procedures. The contractor will conduct a Roman Catholic Mass and hold confession at each session. The contractor will conduct the Mass and confession in accordance with cannon law and the General Instruction of the Roman Missal. The contractor must be a validly ordained Priest / Nun / Deacon in the Catholic Diocese of Duluth with the faculties to conduct Roman Catholic services and hear confessions, as well as favorably complete the "Credentials of Religious Services Contractor" form. Additionally, the contractor must submit two personal references and one letter of endorsement from their local religious organization. General Topics for Contractors: Roman Catholic 1. Articles of Faith (Nicene and Apostles Creed) 2. Catholic Morality 3. Sacraments 4. Days of Obligation and Sunday Worship 5. Understanding Sacred Scripture 6. Annual Lectionary Readings 7. Christian Living 8. The Place of Devotion in the Life of Catholics 9. Seasons of the Church Year 10. Veneration of Saints 11. Adoration Reserved for God Alone 12. Celebration of the Eucharist (ritual practices) 13. Ecumenism 14. Understanding Sin 15. Reconciliation 16. The Role of the Family in Catholic Life 17. Spirituality 18. The Disciplines of the Church (Fasting, etc..) 19. Sacramentals 20. Catholic Social Teachings 21. RCIA 22. Catechism Retreats/Meditation 23. Mary, Mother of God 24. New Testament 25. Salvation History 26. Marian Devotions 27. Advent 28. Lent 29. Church History 30. Vatican Histroy 31. Use of Missalette 32. Social Justice 33. What is the role of faith and Community Re-entry? The contractor will adhere to all regulations prescribed by FPC Duluth for the safety, custody, and conduct of inmates. All contract personnel providing services within the confines of the FPC shall have a complete investigation conducted in accordance with BOP Program Statement 3000.02, "Personnel Manual". Any contract personnel who enter the FPC on a regular basis shall be required to attend a four-hour institution orientation program prior to assuming his or her responsibilities under the contract. A "refresher" orientation must be completed annually. The CM (Contract Monitor) will be responsible for scheduling training for contract personnel. The solicitation will be made available on or about August 20, 2010 and will be distributed solely through the General Services Administration's Federal Business Opportunities website at http://www.fedbizopps.gov/. Hard copies of the solicitation will not be available. The site provides downloading instructions. All future information regarding this acquisition, including solicitation amendments, will also be distributed solely through this site. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to insure that they have the most up to date information about this acquisition. All contractors doing business with the federal government shall be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database. The website for registration in www.ccr.gov. The anticipated date for receipt of quotes is September 06, 2010; however, this is a projected estimate and quotes should refer to page 1 of the solicitation for the actual date quotations are due. All responsible sources may submit a quote which will be considered.