27-444DHS-MENTH-B-51571 | REBID DMH Small Purchase PMHC FY27-FY29 Barber/Beautician Services

The contract solicitation numbered 27-444DHS-MENTH-B-51571, issued by the Illinois Department of Human Services for the Mental Health division, pertains to the rebid of small purchase barber and beautician services at the Packard Mental Health Center in Springfield, IL. The performance period spans fiscal years 2027 through 2029. The scope requires the vendor to provide professional barber and beautician services including haircuts and facial hair trimming, conducted by trained and competent personnel in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, licenses, and health and safety standards. Vendor personnel must undergo background checks as required, and staff failing to meet contractual or behavioral standards must be promptly reassigned. The vendor is responsible for providing necessary tools, equipment, and supplies that meet quality and merchantability requirements, with all work considered “work for hire” and subject to the State's right to inspect and accept the services at the performance site. The contract follows Illinois state procurement standards rather than Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses, incorporating State Standard Terms and Conditions. Timely performance is emphasized under a "TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE" clause, though no definitive delivery schedule, pricing, or specific contract type is detailed. Inspection and acceptance take place at the facility location, with the State retaining sole discretion on acceptability based on quality, compliance, and contractual specifications. Payment and invoicing procedures require certification of compliance and timely submission but lack detail on electronic invoicing platforms. The solicitation does not include socioeconomic status certifications, small business set-asides, nor detailed evaluation criteria or award basis. Special contractual obligations include adherence to equal opportunity laws, domestic product preferences, prohibition of State employee employment by the contractor, job posting mandates, reporting requirements for material events affecting performance, and restrictions under the Illinois Elections Code concerning political contributions. Overall, this small purchase contract reflects focused requirements for specialized grooming services in a state mental health setting with an emphasis on compliance, quality, and vendor accountability.