New York State Contract Reporter #RFQ 26-004

Barber and Beautician Services for Hutchings Psychiatric Center Residents

This opportunity is for barber and beautician services at the Hutchings Psychiatric Center, managed by the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH). - Government Buyer: - New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH), Hutchings Psychiatric Center - Key contacts: John Indelicato, Nicholas Bucci - Services Requested: - On-site hair care for residents, including: - Women's haircuts and styling: braids, twists, locs, cornrows (approx. 20 per month) - Men's haircuts and styling: braids, twists, locs, cornrows, fades, tapers (approx. 30 per month) - Men's mustache/beard trimming: shaping, lining, trimming (approx. 30 per month) - Services provided monthly across adult inpatient and children's units - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor and staff must hold valid New York State barber/beautician licenses - Must demonstrate experience with diverse hair types and styles - Strict compliance with infection prevention, safety, and confidentiality protocols - Services are for basic hygiene and hair care, not full-scale salon offerings - Facility provides towels, capes, and basic supplies; contractor maintains cleanliness - Sensitivity to the needs of an ethnically diverse mental health patient population is required - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are referenced, as this is a service-based contract - No MWBE, SDVOB, or DBE goals are set for this procurement

Description

The New York State Office of Mental Health is seeking quotes from barbers and beauticians experienced with diverse hair types to provide hair care services to residents at the Hutchings Psychiatric Center. Services include braids, cornrows, twists, locs, fades, tapers, and beard shaping, lining, and trimming. The contractor must be competent in working with an ethnically diverse patient population and aware that services are provided to mental health patients. Services are to be provided on-site on a rotating basis among inpatient units, with scheduling mutually determined with the facility.

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