The Louisiana Office of State Procurement is seeking a barber services contract for the Acadiana Center for Youth (ACY), a juvenile justice facility located in Bunkie, Louisiana, serving approximately 72 male residents in Allen Parish. The procurement, identified as Bid No. 3000025171, requires a contractor to provide comprehensive barbering services including haircuts, lining, and shaving, with an estimated total of 1,296 haircuts/lining/shaves, 1,296 lining/shaves, 648 linings, and 648 shaves. The contract will commence on the date of award and conclude on June 30, 2026, with potential renewal options for two additional 12-month periods, not exceeding a total of 36 months. Key contractor qualifications include maintaining a current Louisiana barber/beautician license, possessing at least two years of verifiable work experience, and providing personal supplies, tools, and equipment. The bid is scheduled to open on August 5, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST, with online submission through the LaPac vendor portal, and the state intends to award the contract on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications. The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must be registered in the LaGov system and will be required to carry comprehensive insurance, including Workers Compensation, Commercial General Liability, and Automobile Liability with specific minimum coverage limits. The contractor will be expected to perform services between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays, with facility staff providing supervision during haircut services. While no specific budget range is detailed, the state will utilize the LaCarte procurement card for purchases under $5,000 and offer Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for other payments. Bidders must comply with various legal requirements, including E-Verify provisions, civil rights laws, and certifications related to non-discrimination and firearm industry interactions. The facility will conduct both federal and state background checks on the selected contractor, and payment will be processed electronically with the contractor expected to maintain a service ledger documenting their work.
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Attachment C - Online Bidding Instructions - Pages 1-10.pdf | 1MB | 7/15/25 | ||
Attachment A - Special Terms and Conditions - Pages 1-8.pdf | 89KB | 7/15/25 | ||
Attachment B - Specifications - Pages 1-2.pdf | 60KB | 7/15/25 | ||
3000025171.pdf | 119KB | 7/15/25 |