Barber / Beautician

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for barber and beautician services at the McLennan County State Juvenile Correctional Facility located in Mart, Texas. The contract will be for a one-year term from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025, with an optional one-year extension. The selected Service Provider will be responsible for providing haircut services, including regular cuts, edge-ups, and fades, for the facility's youth population, estimated to be approximately 200-265 haircuts per month. The successful bidder must be a licensed barber, pass background checks, and adhere to all facility policies and procedures, including the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA). The TJJD will furnish all necessary supplies, and the Service Provider will invoice monthly based on the completed haircut log. Bids will be evaluated solely on the unit price per haircut, and the state reserves the right to make an award that best serves its interests. Bids are due by August 16, 2024 at 2:00 PM.

The IFB does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent provider is not identified, and the available contract value is not specified. The contract is contingent on the availability of legislative funding. Bidders must comply with all Texas purchasing rules and regulations, and subcontractors must also pass background checks and be approved by the facility prior to providing services.