DHS SP Ludeman Barber & Beautician Serv FY26

The Department of Human Services for the State of Illinois, specifically serving Cook County, is seeking a licensed barber or cosmetologist to provide comprehensive hair and grooming services for residents at the Elisabeth Ludeman Center located in Park Forest. The fiscal year 2026 contract (BidBuy Bid # B-48351) requires a service provider to deliver hair care services including haircuts, styling, scalp treatments, braiding, permanent waves, and beard trimming. The contractor must provide services for a minimum of nine hours per week during specified weekday evening and Saturday daytime hours, with the flexibility to potentially serve homebound residents. Professional credentials must be submitted prior to contract execution, and hair style selections will be determined by individuals with staff assistance. The service provider will be responsible for maintaining work areas to Department of Public Health standards, providing all non-equipment supplies, and submitting contractual service time registers for payment. The procurement opportunity is posted with a due date of July 2, 2025, and the contract will cover services for fiscal year 2026, with services to be delivered at 114 N. Orchard Drive, Park Forest, IL 60466.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the standard terms and conditions document indicates a $15 fee for minority contractors on contracts over $1,000, suggesting some provisions for disadvantaged business enterprises. The contractor will be required to maintain specific insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate general commercial liability insurance, as well as auto liability and worker's compensation insurance. The facility will provide an equipped service area and manage appointment scheduling, with the expectation that the contractor will operate professionally and adhere to all facility regulations. No specific budget range or award value is mentioned in the documents, and information about incumbent vendors is not provided. The contract appears to be a service-based procurement with ongoing requirements for professional hair care services for residents of the state-operated facility, with potential for continued service based on performance and facility needs.