Cosmetology Kits

Capital Region BOCES is seeking sealed bids for cosmetology kits to support its Career and Technical Education Division across multiple campuses in Albany, Schoharie, Schenectady, and Saratoga Counties for the 2025-2026 school year. The procurement involves purchasing 92 Junior Cosmetology Kits (72 for Albany campus, 20 for Schoharie campus) and 48 Senior Cosmetology Kits (38 for Albany campus, 10 for Schoharie campus). Each kit requires specific professional-grade tools including combs, brushes, manikins, styling tools, and protective equipment from manufacturers like Salon Chic, Champion, Scalpmaster, and BaBylissPro. The Request for Bid (RFB #25-035) specifies detailed product requirements, with options for equivalent substitutions and provisions for potential returns with restocking fees. The bid is scheduled to be opened on February 6, 2025, with a contract term from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, and includes the possibility of one additional one-year renewal term.

The procurement does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for specific enterprise types. Bidders must complete multiple compliance forms, including non-collusive bidding certifications, Iran Divestment Act certification, and sexual harassment policy statements. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the documents, the bid includes a vendor bid sheet with spaces for pricing per kit type, suggesting flexibility in pricing. The procurement covers a comprehensive set of professional cosmetology tools designed to prepare students for industry standards and potential state board examinations. Vendors will be required to provide exact product information, pricing, and potentially demonstrate the equivalency of any proposed substitute items. The contract allows for potential delivery to a third new campus in Albany County, indicating some potential for future expansion of the educational program's equipment needs.