BWD_FY24_HairCuts

The state of Texas, through the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD), is seeking qualified parties to provide routine haircuts for male and female students at the Ron Jackson State Juvenile Correctional Complex (RJSJCC) in Brownwood, Texas. The services shall commence on September 1, 2023, and end on August 31, 2024, with the option to renew for up to two additional one-year periods. The selected barber will be responsible for providing all necessary supplies and materials and must possess a current and valid cosmetology license from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The barber will have no other contact with the students beyond cutting their hair, and any student misbehavior must be reported immediately to the youth coach or supervisor. Bidders must provide a price per head for both male and female students, and the facility will provide the designated room for the barber to perform the services. The winning bidder will be required to maintain general liability and/or worker's compensation insurance as specified by the State of Texas.

The contract opportunity is open to all eligible bidders, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The state did not provide any information about incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor did it indicate any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The state also did not provide a budget range or estimated award value for this contract.