Cosmetology supplies and kit items

Onondaga County (OCM BOCES) is soliciting bids for RFB-225-17, a comprehensive procurement of cosmetology supplies and kit items for educational programs across New York state. The bid encompasses an extensive catalog of approximately 1,100 line items including professional beauty supplies such as aprons, brushes, combs, hair care products, cosmetics, tools, manikins, towels, wax products, and related educational equipment. The procurement targets a contract period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025, with the bid opening scheduled for August 13, 2024. Vendors are required to provide detailed pricing, specify unit quantities per box/case, and list manufacturer information for each product category. The bid covers multiple product lines from manufacturers like Affinage, Matrix, Moroccanoil, and Olivia Garden, spanning hair color, styling products, tools, manicure/pedicure supplies, and comprehensive educational kits.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation, the bid appears structured to accommodate multiple vendors across diverse product categories. The comprehensive nature of the bid suggests it is designed as a multi-vendor, competitively bid contract that will allow educational institutions to procure professional-grade beauty supplies through a centralized procurement mechanism. The bid does not indicate specific restrictions on vendor participation, though typical state procurement guidelines likely apply. Each vendor must demonstrate the ability to provide detailed product specifications, accurate pricing, and consistent supply across an extensive range of cosmetology-related items. Though specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the breadth of the 1,100-item catalog implies a substantial procurement opportunity for qualified suppliers in the beauty education and professional supply market.