25YS0017 *DVBEs only* Barber Services

The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) is seeking barber services for the Veterans Home of California-Yountville through Solicitation Number 25YS0017. The contractor will provide part-time barber shop services operating between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., no less than two days per week and not exceeding 20 hours per week. Services include providing haircuts for male and female residents, with an estimated 200 male and 240 female haircuts anticipated over a three-year contract period. The successful contractor must be licensed by the California Department of Consumer Affairs Board of Barbering & Cosmetology and maintain all required professional certifications. Key deliverables include maintaining service records, adhering to infection control guidelines, and coordinating with the Contract Manager. Proposers must submit quotes by February 10, 2025, via email to trinh.nguyen@calvet.ca.gov, with questions due by January 31, 2025, and responses to be posted by February 2, 2025. The contract term is scheduled from July 1, 2025 (or upon approval) through June 30, 2028.

This solicitation is exclusively reserved for California-certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBEs) registered with the Department of General Services. Contractors must provide documentation including a comprehensive rate sheet, state forms such as the GenAI Disclosure form (STD 1000), insurance documentation, and DVBE confirmation letters if subcontractors are involved. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary labor, materials, staff, licenses, permits, supervision, and equipment. Required insurance includes commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and workers' compensation if applicable. Health clearance requirements mandate tuberculosis screening, hepatitis B vaccination, and annual flu shots. The award will be made to the lowest responsive responsible quoter in accordance with Government Code 14838.5, with a preference given to disabled veteran-owned small businesses in the event of a tie. While specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement anticipates approximately 440 total haircuts over the three-year contract period, with rates to be submitted on the provided rate sheet.