Lufkin SSLC seeks Cosmetology services

The Lufkin State Supported Living Center in Texas is seeking qualified providers to deliver cosmetology and barber services to its residents through a solicitation issued by the Health and Human Services Commission. The solicitation, identified as HHS0017598, was posted on July 9, 2026, with responses due by July 24, 2026. This procurement is categorized under state, local, or tribal government procurement and is intended to support the personal care and well-being of residents at the facility located in Lufkin, Texas. Interested vendors must respond before the deadline, and all services are expected to be performed at the center’s location in Texas. Mike McKelvy of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission serves as the primary point of contact for this solicitation, reachable via email at Mike.McKelvy@hhs.texas.gov or by phone at 512-406-2579. The contract does not specify a set-aside type or NAICS code, indicating a potentially open competition among qualified providers. Vendors can access full solicitation details through the Texas SmartBuy portal using the provided link. The goal is to establish a reliable service arrangement that meets the grooming and hygiene needs of the center's residents in a professional and compassionate manner.