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The Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) is soliciting bids for weekly haircut services at the Ron Jackson State Juvenile Correctional Facility in Brownwood, Texas for fiscal year 2026. The Invitation for Bids (IFB) seeks a qualified barber service provider to deliver haircuts for male and female youth, with specific guidelines for hair styles and grooming standards. Successful bidders must possess a current Texas cosmetology license and provide all necessary supplies and equipment for performing haircuts during non-school hours in a designated facility room. The procurement requires vendors to quote pricing per head for male and female haircuts, with the service volume varying weekly and no guaranteed number of cuts. Bids must be submitted electronically to Brittany.Williams@tjjd.texas.gov by 2:00 PM on August 18, 2025, with bid opening and evaluation occurring shortly thereafter on August 19, 2025. The contract will be awarded based on best value standards under Government Code 2155.074, with TJJD reserving the right to reject any or all bids. Bidders must comply with state procurement requirements, including providing a Texas Payee Identification Number and meeting specific compliance standards.

The solicitation includes standard Texas state procurement set-aside considerations and preferences for Texas-based vendors. Contractors must undergo comprehensive background checks, including criminal history and driver's license verifications, and will be required to wear contractor badges while on facility grounds. Vendors must maintain general liability and worker's compensation insurance and adhere to strict facility security protocols, including parking in designated areas and maintaining a tobacco/drug/alcohol/weapon-free environment. The initial contract term runs from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026, with potential renewal options through August 31, 2027, contingent upon funding availability and satisfactory performance. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement suggests a per-head pricing model for haircuts. Successful bidders must navigate complex facility guidelines, including specific restrictions on hair styling, such as limitations on hair braiding, prohibitions on styling tools, and precise haircut specifications using specific equipment like #2 Oster Blade. The contract's funding is subject to continued legislative appropriations, indicating potential variability in long-term service requirements.