RFB 2425-24 - Cosmetology Kits and Supplies

Dutchess County Board of Cooperative Educational Services (Dutchess BOCES) is soliciting bids for Request for Bid (RFB) #2425-24 to procure comprehensive cosmetology kits and supplies for junior and senior students. The procurement seeks qualified vendors to provide 55 junior kits and 40 senior kits with specific branded equipment including manikins, styling tools, combs, brushes, capes, applicator bottles, professional dryers, and irons. The contract term is one year, commencing May 15, 2025, and ending May 14, 2026, with potential for up to four twelve-month extensions contingent upon satisfactory vendor performance. The bid submission deadline is April 30, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., with a public bid opening scheduled at the Dutchess BOCES Administration Building. Vendors must submit detailed pricing for each kit, potential substitution items, a comprehensive bid summary sheet, and demonstrate additional catalog item discounts and long-term value. The award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specified requirements, with Dutchess BOCES retaining the right to reject any or all submissions.

The solicitation requires vendors to submit several compliance documents including a completed W-9 form, proof of insurance, non-collusive bidding certification, Iran Divestment Act compliance statement, and sexual harassment prevention certification. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, vendors must demonstrate comprehensive capability to fulfill the entire kit requirements for both junior and senior cosmetology students. The bid does not specify a precise budget range, but the scope suggests a significant procurement value covering approximately 95 comprehensive student kits with associated professional equipment and supplies. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the documentation. Dutchess BOCES will evaluate vendors based on their ability to meet all technical specifications, provide competitive pricing, demonstrate product quality, and ensure timely delivery of complete cosmetology kit packages. The cooperative bidding program allows participating school districts to potentially utilize the resulting contract, which enhances the potential scope and value of the procurement.