IFB 644-26-072026 Gainesville Barber Services

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department is requesting bids for barber services at the Gainesville State Juvenile Correctional Facility under IFB 644-26-072026, with bids due September 23, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. CST. Services consist of one haircut per month per male youth resident, including regular guards (0-3 guard blade), hair edge-ups, fades, and free world haircuts performed in every dorm. Haircut quantities vary with the facility's daily youth population and are not guaranteed.

The awardee must supply all barber supplies and equipment, which cannot remain on campus. Services are scheduled weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a corrections officer present. All service provider staff and replacements must pass background checks including fingerprinting, criminal records review, sex offender registration checks, and drug testing at TJJD expense; disqualifying convictions include felonies, domestic violence, official oppression, and sex offender registration requirements. The vendor must comply with the Prison Rape Elimination Act and facility-specific prohibited-items policies.

The initial contract term runs October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, with one optional renewal period October 1, 2027 through September 30, 2028, contingent on mutual written agreement 30 days prior to expiration, vendor performance, and availability of legislative funding. Pricing is per-haircut basis. The awardee must submit proof of basic insurance including workers' compensation and commercial general liability within five business days of award and an approved INS-410 inventory form 7–10 days before services commence. Monthly invoices are submitted to GNSInvoice@tjjd.texas.gov with payment within 30 days or within 15 days if a 1% discount is offered. Liquidated damages of 2% of total service costs per calendar day apply for failure to perform timely; a 10% invoice credit is required if service issues are not resolved within one week. Contract execution is scheduled for October 1, 2026. Bids are submitted electronically to Tjjd-contracts-Ebids@tjjd.texas.gov.