Cosmetology and Aesthetic Services for Seniors

Fulton County Department of Senior Services is requesting applications from qualified cosmetologists, barbers, nail technicians, massage therapists, and aestheticians to deliver on-site services to seniors ages 55 and older, with applications due June 27, 2023 and a pre-qualification conference on June 12, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. (virtual).

Service delivery spans four senior multipurpose facilities: Dorothy C. Benson in Sandy Springs, H.J.C. Bowden in East Point, and Harriett G. Darnell and Helene S. Mills in Atlanta. Providers must operate a minimum of two weekdays per week for at least four hours per day between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Services include haircuts, styling, coloring, permanents, conditioning, massage, skincare, facials, makeup application, manicures, pedicures, and geriatric massage. All providers must comply with Georgia State Board of Cosmetology sanitary regulations and disinfection standards.

Evaluation criteria award points for cosmetology experience (25), barber experience (15), nail technician experience (10), massage therapist experience (10), aesthetician experience (8), experience serving seniors (15), experience servicing different cultural groups in hair services (10), local preference (5), and service-disabled veterans preference (2). A minimum score of 70 points is required for qualification.

Pricing is fixed: services range from $10.00 for rinse services to $60.00 for 45-minute geriatric massage sessions. Adult Day Program participants receive up to two free basic services monthly; Senior Multipurpose Program participants pay cost. Insurance requirements include workers compensation, commercial general liability, business automobile liability, and umbrella coverage with specified minimum limits. Questions were due June 20, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. Applications are submitted through the Fulton County BidNet Direct online system.