FY26 Chicago-Read Beauty & Barber

The state of Illinois, specifically Cook County, is seeking a licensed barber or cosmetologist to provide comprehensive beauty and grooming services for the Chicago-Read Medical Health Center located at 4200 N. Oak Park Ave, Chicago, IL. The procurement, identified by BidBuy Bid # B-48858, requires the contractor to deliver hair and grooming services for male and female individuals, including haircuts, shampoos, stylings, scalp treatments, braiding, permanent waves, curling, hair relaxing, and beard trimming. Services must be provided for a minimum of 15 hours per week, with scheduling managed by the medical center and flexibility to adjust hours based on center needs. The contractor is required to supply all non-equipment materials such as scissors, clippers, shampoo, conditioners, and styling tools, while the center will provide a designated service area with necessary equipment. Qualifications include holding a valid professional license in barbering or cosmetology, maintaining work areas according to Department of Public Health standards, and potentially providing services in individuals' homes if the designated area is unavailable. The contract opportunity was posted on August 7, 2025, with proposal submissions due by August 11, 2025.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though the standard terms and conditions document notes a $15 fee for minority contractors on contracts over $1,000. Contractors will be paid through signed Contractual Services Time Register forms submitted twice monthly, with the contract monitor being the Assistant Director of Residential Services. The standard terms and conditions outline comprehensive insurance requirements, including $1,000,000 in general commercial liability coverage and worker's compensation insurance. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the document suggests the state maintains the right to terminate contracts for convenience or cause and will require detailed compliance with prevailing wage laws and operational guidelines. Contractors must also be prepared to potentially integrate with existing center infrastructure and potentially provide services across multiple locations, including home-based settings for homebound individuals.