Illinois BidBuy #27-444DHS-MENTH-B-51670

Barber and Beautician Services for Packard Mental Health Center (FY27-FY29)

This opportunity involves the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS), Mental Health division, seeking licensed vendors to provide barber and beautician services at the Packard Mental Health Center, a state-operated forensic psychiatric hospital in Springfield, Illinois. - Government Buyer: - Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS), Mental Health division - Facility: Packard Mental Health Center - Services Requested: - Barber and beautician services for male and female patients - 1,050 male haircuts - 450 female haircuts - 1,050 facial hair trims - 150 complex haircuts for indigent residents (require prior authorization) - Unique Requirements: - Vendors must supply their own equipment and travel to the facility - Strict adherence to public health, safety, and security protocols (including management of sharp objects) - Current Illinois professional license and HIPAA documentation required - All services performed under escort and direction of hospital personnel - Complex haircuts require prior approval from the Hospital Clinical Management Team - No specific OEMs or brands are mentioned; open to all qualified, licensed service providers.

Description

This solicitation is a rebid for barber and beautician services at the Packard Mental Health Center, a 24/7 state-operated forensic psychiatric hospital in Illinois. The vendor must provide haircuts, facial hair trims, and complex cuts for male and female patients from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029. The vendor is required to travel to the facility with necessary equipment, adhere to public health and safety standards, maintain security of sharp objects, and submit current Illinois license and HIPPA documentation. Complex cuts require prior authorization from the Hospital Clinical Management Team, and all services will be provided under escort and direction of hospital personnel.

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