Cosmetology and Esthetics Equipment & Supplies

Western Suffolk BOCES, located in Suffolk County, New York, is seeking competitive bids for a comprehensive cosmetology and esthetics equipment and supplies contract, identified as bid #24/25-103MB. The procurement covers 18 distinct line items including professional nail towels, skin care masques, hair care products, brushes, spa equipment, esthetician chairs, hair extension kits, and related instructional materials for educational programs. Vendors must be certified resellers of the specified equipment and are required to submit sealed bids by April 17, 2025, at 11:00 AM. The contract will run from the award date through June 30, 2025, with orders to be placed as needed during the 2024/25 school year. Evaluation criteria will focus on selecting the lowest responsive, responsible bidder who meets all terms and conditions, completes required forms, and offers the lowest price or highest discount. Bidders must include all transportation and delivery charges within their unit pricing, and Western Suffolk BOCES reserves the right to award the contract by individual item, item classification, or in total, based on the organization's best interests.

The bid allows potential usage by other municipal and not-for-profit organizations under General Municipal Law, though contract extension remains at the vendor's discretion. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the procurement appears open to multiple vendors, with initial cost proposal documents indicating potential participation from companies like Burmax Co Inc, Skinact Inc, and Babe Ventures Opco LLC. The contract does not specify a precise budget range, but the comprehensive nature of the 18-line item procurement suggests a substantial investment in educational cosmetology and esthetics equipment. Vendors will be required to provide usage reports detailing purchases if requested, and the bid structure suggests flexibility in ordering and procurement. The solicitation indicates a strategic approach to supporting cosmetology and esthetics training programs by establishing a flexible, comprehensive supply agreement that can accommodate the varied equipment and material needs of educational institutions.