Barber Supplies

This is a state and local contract opportunity posted by the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) for the procurement of barber supplies to be delivered to various correctional institutions throughout the state of Florida. The Department has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) to seek Responsive Bids from Responsible Vendors to provide the specified barber supplies, including clippers, trimmers, blades, and guides. The estimated annual quantities are provided, and the Department will award a Contract for up to 3 years, with the option to renew for up to 3 additional years. Bidders must submit their Bids by September 3, 2024 at 2:00 pm ET, and the Department anticipates advertising the award decision in September 2024. The ITB includes fixed pricing terms, and Vendors must bid on all items for their Bid to be considered Responsive. The Department will apply a preference to Florida-based Vendors if the lowest Responsive Bid is from a Vendor located outside of Florida. The ITB also outlines various security requirements, performance measures with financial consequences, and terms regarding intellectual property, insurance, and records retention.

There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to this opportunity. The ITB does not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and it does not mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The potential award value or budget range is not specified in the provided information.