FY26-FY28 DHS Mabley Barber Services

The Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking a three-year contract for barber services at the Jack Mabley Developmental Center, with services scheduled to run from the last dated signatures through June 30, 2028. The contract requires a licensed barber or beautician to provide monthly haircutting and styling services to approximately 100 residents, with each resident receiving one haircut and styling approximately every six weeks. Services will be performed either in residential units or the onsite barber shop located in the Pearson Administration Building, with standard operational hours Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm. The vendor must provide all necessary tools and equipment, maintain a valid Illinois barber/beautician license, and successfully pass a background check. Additionally, the contractor must comply with Developmental Disabilities Council standards, applicable state and federal laws, and OSHA regulations. The solicitation is posted with a response deadline of July 3, 2025, with the procurement opportunity formally identified under State Local Contract Opportunity ID 68630d3fb6c2a44e0e079fdc.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the standard terms and conditions document suggests potential considerations for minority contractor initiatives. The contract will require the vendor to maintain $1,000,000 in general commercial liability insurance and comply with various state procurement regulations. No specific contract value or budget range is outlined in the available documents, though the scope suggests a relatively modest engagement serving 100 residents with periodic services. The vendor will be subject to performance monitoring and must adhere to all Mabley Center traffic and employee regulations, with potential consequences including vehicle towing for non-compliance. The contract's execution remains contingent on appropriation availability, with the state reserving the right to terminate the agreement if sufficient funding is not secured through the Illinois General Assembly or federal sources.