Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Complex, 846 NE 54th Terrace, Coleman, FL 33521-1029

G -- MINISTER OF THE ISLAMIC FAITH SOL RFQ-452-0047-7 DUE 102097 POC Merle B. Hughes, Contract Specialist, 352-330-3014 Provide religious instruction and pastoral leadership for inmates of the Islamic faith at the Federal Correctional Complex, Coleman, Florida. The Complex consist of a Low facility, a Medium facility and a Camp facility. The individual will be required to provide instruction in the Quran and provide pastoral leadership for special Holy Days, and counseling to Islamic inmates. This contract has a base year and three (3) option years. The Contractor would provide one (1) weekly visit to each of the facilities, consisting of one (1) hour, predicated upon the presence of Islamic inmates who require this service. Special Qualifications required are: the contractor must provide credentials to verify education, registration, and letters of reference from three professional references. The contractor should be recognized by the Islamic community as a practicing Imam in good standing. The contractor must possess the skills and abilities to develop, organize and teach all aspects of the Islamic faith, doctrines and theology. The contractor must have some demonstrated skills in writing and speaking Arabic. Duties would include performing prayer services, teaching Islamic inmates the proper way to pray, providing religious instruction in the Islamic faith, as well as counseling inmates concerning religious, family and personal matters. (0260)

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