Hair Care Services for Diverse Patient Population at Psychiatric Facility

The contract involves providing basic hair care services at the Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center in Oneida County, under the auspices of the NYS Office of Mental Health. The selected contractor must demonstrate competence in working with all hair types of an ethnically diverse patient population, many of whom receive mental health services. The scope of services includes washing, cutting, and styling hair, with an emphasis on maintaining hygiene and adhering to patient preferences, while avoiding drastic changes to hair length. The services are intended to meet general styling standards and accommodate the condition of each patient’s scalp, rather than offering full-scale salon treatments. The contract is set to run from November 1, 2024, through October 31, 2029, with a project response deadline of September 4, 2024, and a contract value estimated between $50,000 and $150,000. This procurement does not set goals for minority, women, or service-disabled veteran-owned subcontracting, and it is not a set-aside for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. The contract aims to serve a diverse patient population within a psychiatric facility, emphasizing basic, hygiene-focused hair care services tailored to individual needs and preferences. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Michael Cestaro, a Contract Management Specialist. The contract’s location is within New York State, and no prior similar contracts have been awarded to the same or similar entities within the past five years.