25FS0027 - Beauty and Barber Shop Services

The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide Beauty and Barber Shop Services at the Veterans Home of California in Fresno. The contract requires comprehensive personal grooming services for Medicare and Medi-Cal eligible Skilled Nursing Facility residents, including haircuts, perms, manicures, shampoos, hair coloring, and bedside services. The salon will operate part-time, approximately 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., two days per week, with services to be provided in a designated salon within the Administration Building or at residents' bedsides as needed. Bidders must submit a comprehensive proposal including a Bid Rate Sheet detailing unit costs for 13 different personal care services, with estimated service quantities including 792 haircuts, 24 perms, 48 shampoos, and 360 beard/mustache trims. The bid is due on June 5, 2025, at 5:00 PM, with a proposed contract award date of June 11, 2025, and a contract term from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027. Evaluation will consider factors such as pricing, small business preference, and potential DVBE participation.

The solicitation encourages participation from small businesses and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE), with a DVBE participation goal of 3% and a potential bid incentive program offering up to a 5% preference. Bidders must provide extensive documentation, including a Bidder's Certification, Commercially Useful Function (CUF) Certification, Darfur Contracting Act documentation, and proof of appropriate business licensing and insurance. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the bid rate sheet suggests the potential contract value will be determined by multiplying estimated service quantities by proposed unit costs. Contractors must meet strict qualifications, including maintaining proper licensing, complying with infection control guidelines, providing employee training, and adhering to HIPAA regulations. The state will require comprehensive insurance coverage, including general liability and workers' compensation, and contractors must demonstrate the ability to provide high-quality personal grooming services in a healthcare setting. Small businesses and those with DVBE certification may receive additional consideration during the evaluation process.