FY26-FY28 DHS Mabley Barber Services

The Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS), specifically the Developmental Disabilities division, has awarded a contract to Shears To You LLC for barber services at the Jack Mabley Developmental Center in Dixon, Illinois. The contract, valued at $63,000, covers a three-year period from September 9, 2025, to June 30, 2028, with services to be performed within the center's residential units or onsite barber shop. The vendor will provide monthly haircutting and styling services for approximately 100 residents, with each resident entitled to one haircut approximately every 6 weeks.

The contract is structured across three fiscal years with incrementally increasing unit prices: $25 per haircut in Fiscal Year 2026, $28 per haircut in Fiscal Year 2027, and $31 per haircut in Fiscal Year 2028. Each fiscal year includes 750 projected haircuts, resulting in annual totals of $18,750, $21,000, and $23,250 respectively. The vendor is required to supply all necessary tools and equipment, maintain a valid Illinois barber/beautician license, pass a background check, and comply with state and federal regulations. Services will be performed during standard operating hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with flexibility to accommodate the facility's needs.