Part-time Licensed Barber/Cosmetologist for MDH Potomac Center/SETT [REPOST]

The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) has issued a solicitation for a part-time licensed Barber/Cosmetologist to provide on-site grooming services at the Potomac Center and Secure Evaluation and Therapeutic Treatment (SETT) facilities in Hagerstown, Washington County. The procurement seeks a professional who can deliver monthly haircuts and natural hair braiding for adults with intellectual disabilities residing at these residential care facilities. Specific service requirements include providing haircuts for both male and female residents, performing standard cornrow-style braiding, and using only existing hair without extensions or synthetic additions. The contractor must supply all necessary labor, materials, and equipment to complete the services. The solicitation allows for a single Barber/Cosmetologist or multiple contractors, provided each meets the minimum qualifications outlined in the Invitation for Bid (IFB). The contract opportunity was posted on June 16, 2025, with proposal responses due by June 27, 2025.

While no specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions were explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the contract appears focused on providing specialized personal care services for a vulnerable population. The scope of work is limited to the Potomac Center and SETT facilities, suggesting a localized service requirement within Washington County, Maryland. No incumbent vendor information was provided, nor were specific budget ranges or award values disclosed. The contractor must be a licensed Barber/Cosmetologist capable of working with individuals with intellectual and potential co-existing mental disorders, indicating a need for professional sensitivity and specialized service delivery. The procurement appears to be a direct service contract aimed at maintaining personal grooming standards for residents in state-operated care facilities.