Evins Regional Juvenile Center FY25 Barber

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for an annual contract to provide barber services at the Evins Regional Juvenile Center (ERJC) facility located in Edinburg, Texas. The requested services include providing one haircut per month per youth, consisting of regular #0-#3 blade, edge ups, and fades. The ERJC estimates approximately 160-165 haircuts per month, but the contract does not guarantee any quantities. The contract term is from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025, with an optional one-year extension. Bids are due by October 1, 2024, and the successful vendor must be a licensed barber and able to pass background and fingerprinting checks, as well as adhere to the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) requirements. The pricing structure is based on a per-cut rate, and the contract will be awarded to the bidder that best serves the interests of the state, which may be based on the lowest line item, lowest total, or a combination thereof.

The IFB indicates that preference may be given to Texas-based bidders, as well as for products and services from certain set-asides such as recycled materials, energy-efficient products, and goods produced by persons with disabilities. The contract is contingent on the availability of legislative funding, and the TJJD reserves the right to make an award based on the best interest of the state. The current incumbent vendor or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration is not specified.