Copy of 5400027123 youth haircare servic

The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (SCDJJ) is procuring haircare services for male and female juveniles in secure facilities through a competitive solicitation. The procurement is divided into two distinct lots: Lot 1 for beautician services and Lot 2 for barber services, targeting youth at four specific facilities including Juvenile Detention Center, Coastal Evaluation Center, Midlands Evaluation Center, and Broad River Road Complex. Beautician services encompass braids, re-twists, roller sets, loc maintenance, and blow-dry/flat iron services, while barber services include fade/taper trims, loc maintenance, braid-downs, hair retwists, and beard/mustache trims. Vendors must hold current, active licenses from the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation and comply with state board guidelines for cosmetology and barbers. The mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for September 16, 2024, at 10:00 AM, with vendor questions due by September 17, 2024, at 12:00 PM, and proposal submissions required online by October 2, 2024, at 3:00 PM. Award notification is planned for October 7, 2024, with the contract term estimated from October 22, 2024, through October 21, 2029.

The solicitation does not appear to have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though an Executive Order 2025-40 recently removed minority business enterprise tax credit and minority participation requirements. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance, including general liability with $1,000,000 per occurrence, auto liability coverage of $1,000,000 per accident, and workers' compensation insurance. Pricing is fixed, with maximum unit prices established for service line items: Lot 1 beautician services range from $45.00 to $80.00 per service, while Lot 2 barber services range from $10.00 to $80.00 per service. Contractors are responsible for providing all equipment and supplies, including EPA-standard sanitization materials, at their own expense. The contract allows for automatic one-year renewals unless SCDJJ provides 30 days' notice of non-renewal, and the agency reserves the right to reschedule services based on operational needs, offering $150 compensation for each cancelled workday. Nonresident contractors may be subject to 2% income tax withholding unless they complete specific state registration requirements.