GNS FY24Haircuts

The state of Texas, through the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD), is seeking bids for providing weekly haircuts to male youth at the Gainesville State School facility located in Gainesville, Texas. The selected vendor will be responsible for delivering 952-10 male youth haircuts per week, with detailed specifications provided in the Invitation for Bids (IFB) documents. The contract term is for one year, with the possibility of renewal for up to two additional one-year periods. Bidders must possess a valid cosmetology license from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and comply with all applicable laws and regulations. The bids will be evaluated based on the best interest of the State, with the option to award on the basis of low line item, low total, or any combination. Bids are due by September 1, 2023, at 2:00 PM, and the awarded vendor will be subject to criminal history and driver's license background checks prior to being issued a contractor badge to provide services at the facility.

The IFB encourages participation from Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs), and a good faith effort is required. The State is exempt from sales and federal excise taxes, and recycled, remanufactured, or environmentally sensitive products are preferred. The contract value or budget range is not specified in the provided information. Additionally, there is no mention of any incumbent vendors or current contractors in the given documents.