Cosmetology Supplies and Kits

The Wayne-Finger Lakes Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) is conducting a competitive procurement for Cosmetology Supplies and Kits under Bid Number WFLVC 2026-03, covering Continuing Education and Vocational Education Programs across multiple campuses. The solicitation seeks comprehensive cosmetology training supplies, including two distinct kit configurations for the Finger Lakes Technical and Career Center (FLTCC) and Western Tompkins County Campus (WTCC), with first and second-year student kit requirements. The procurement covers approximately 248 distinct line items including manikins, hair tools, styling products, personal protective equipment, makeup supplies, and specialized salon equipment, with vendors required to bid on at least 65% of program supplies and 100% of cosmetology kits. Vendors must provide detailed pricing, catalog information, and demonstrate capabilities in stocking, order tracking, delivery, and billing processes. The bid opens on May 30, 2025, with proposals due on June 17, 2025, at 3:00 PM local time at the BOCES Business Office in Newark, New York, and will cover the contract period from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Evaluation criteria include lowest responsible and responsive bidders, with potential for multiple vendor awards, and vendors must provide pricing with net delivered costs and no additional shipping charges.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or specific vendor restrictions. Preferred manufacturers include Burmax, Marianna, Morris Flamingo, Sally, and Murad, with vendors required to provide products equivalent to these brands. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the comprehensive nature of the procurement suggests a substantial contract value covering multiple educational campuses and comprehensive cosmetology training supplies. The BOCES reserves significant procurement flexibility, including the right to add or remove items from the contract and reject any or all bids. Vendors must also comply with all applicable regulations, including COVID-19 health and safety requirements, and provide safety data sheets for supplied materials. The procurement appears designed to establish a flexible, comprehensive supply contract for cosmetology educational programs, allowing multiple vendors to potentially serve the BOCES system's diverse training needs across different campuses and program levels.