Barber & Cosmetology Vocational Training Supplies

The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) issued an electronic Request for Quotes (eRFQ) pursuant to the State Purchasing Act (O.C.G.A. 50-5-50 et seq.) to procure Barber and Cosmetology Vocational Training Supplies. The procurement was posted on August 29, 2023, with a submission deadline of September 28, 2023. The solicitation sought to establish a contract with one or more qualified suppliers to provide vocational training supplies supporting the State Entity's barber and cosmetology training programs. While specific product specifications and detailed deliverables are not enumerated in the available documentation, the procurement focused on supplies necessary for vocational education and skills training in these dual trade disciplines. The State Entity conducted an evaluation process that assessed offeror responsiveness and qualifications, as outlined in the solicitation terms and the Georgia Procurement Manual. Technical assistance for suppliers utilizing the Team Georgia Marketplace platform was available through the DOAS Customer Service Help Desk at 404-657-6000 or via email at ProcurementHelp@doas.ga.gov during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET.

The Notice of Award, issued on April 3, 2024, identified Reenboog Natural Hair Care as the successful offeror for an open agency contract valued at $14,825.14, with the stated amount representing an estimate only given the open contract structure. One competing offeror, Risen Goods & Services, LLC, was deemed non-responsive and did not receive the award. The procurement documents do not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or targeted business classifications; however, any organization meeting the responsiveness criteria outlined in the solicitation was eligible to submit quotes. As an open contract, the award is subject to formal protest procedures administered by the Georgia Department of Administrative Services, with protests to be submitted electronically to doas.protests@doas.ga.gov in accordance with Georgia Procurement Manual requirements. The contract structure indicates potential for additional purchases or modifications beyond the initial award value, consistent with open contract procurement practices.