Brownwood Barber-FY25

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department, specifically the Ron Jackson State Juvenile Correctional Complex (RJSJCC) in Brownwood, Texas, is seeking bids from qualified parties to provide routine haircuts for male and female students at the state juvenile correctional facility. The contract term is from November 2024 to August 31, 2025, with options to renew for up to two additional one-year periods. The successful bidder must possess a current and valid cosmetology license from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and will be responsible for providing haircuts to a varying number of students, ranging from monthly to twice a month, during non-school hours, preferably on weekends. The RJSJCC will provide a dedicated room for the barber's use, and the barber will be required to provide all necessary supplies, solutions, and instruments. Bids must be submitted via email by 2:00 PM on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, and will be evaluated starting the following day. The state reserves the right to award the contract based on the lowest line item, lowest total, or any combination that best serves the state's interests.

The IFB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no information provided regarding any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and the IFB does not mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The budget for this contract is not explicitly stated, but it is funded by state appropriations, and the State of Texas is exempt from sales and federal excise taxes.