Barber service for CRJ

The State of West Virginia, through Braxton County, is seeking bids for barber services at the Central Regional Jail & Correctional Facility located in Sutton, West Virginia, via an Agency Request for Quote (ARFQ 0608 RJC2200000011). The procurement covers hair cutting services for inmates on an as-needed basis, with an estimated volume of 250 haircuts monthly or approximately 50 per week. Qualified barber service providers must possess valid barber licensing, maintain compliance with state health department sanitation and sterilization protocols, and provide services using equipment meeting industry safety standards, including properly maintained barber chairs with hydraulic lifts and appropriate lighting and mirrors. Service providers must also maintain liability insurance coverage and comply with federal and state employment regulations and accessibility standards under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The solicitation was posted on April 18, 2022, with a closing date of May 2, 2022, at 5:00 PM; prospective bidders must submit questions by 2:00 PM on April 25, 2022, directed to Mahalia D Hamner at (304) 765-7904 or mahalia.d.hamner@wv.gov. Pricing is structured as a flat rate per haircut, with bidders required to submit their proposed unit price on the provided quote form.

All bidders must submit a notarized Drug Free Workplace Conformance Affidavit certifying compliance with West Virginia Code 21-1D-5, as failure to include this document results in automatic disqualification. Additionally, vendors must complete and notarize a Purchasing Affidavit confirming they are not in default on any monetary obligations owed to the state or its political subdivisions, including taxes, payroll obligations, and other fees, with limited exceptions for contested matters or established payment plans. No set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or other restricted categories are specified in the available documentation. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent vendor or current contractor information. No specific contract award value or budget range is disclosed in the provided materials; pricing will be determined based on individual bidder submissions at the flat rate per haircut, with the estimated 250 monthly haircuts serving as a reference point for bidding purposes only without constituting a guaranteed minimum or maximum service volume.