24WS0028 -barber services

The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) is soliciting quotes for Barber Services at the Veterans Home of West Los Angeles through Solicitation #24WS0028. The contract requires a licensed barber to provide comprehensive grooming services for skilled nursing facility and memory care unit residents, including haircuts, shampoos, shaving, perms, hair coloring, and bedside services. Services must be delivered part-time, between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for a minimum of two days per week and not exceeding 20 hours weekly. Contractors must be licensed by the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Barbering & Cosmetology, and meet all health, background, and safety requirements. Key procurement dates include the SFQ advertisement on 11/12/2024, questions deadline on 11/18/2024, responses to questions on 11/20/2024, quote submittal deadline on 11/26/2024, and bid opening on 11/27/2024. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible proposer in accordance with Government Code 14838.5.

This procurement is designated as a Small Business (SB) Only Solicitation, with opportunities restricted to California Small Businesses and Micro Businesses certified by the Department of General Services. While primarily a small business set-aside, there is a 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) subcontractor participation goal. Contractors must submit various required attachments, including a Quote Rate Sheet, Payee Data Record, Contractor Certification Clauses, and other compliance documentation. The contract term is from December 1, 2024, or upon approval, through November 30, 2027, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The State reserves the right to terminate the agreement with 30 days' written notice and is subject to the availability of state funds. Proposers must also complete a Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Reporting Form, which requires disclosure of any AI technologies that might be used in contract performance. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the rate sheet indicates pricing will be determined through the competitive bidding process.