Barbers, Cosmetologists and Tax Preparers Licensing Examination Services

The Maryland-based public protection agency in Baltimore is seeking a vendor to provide licensing examination services for barbers, cosmetologists, and tax preparers. The agency requires these services to support its core mission of safeguarding the public by ensuring licensed professionals are qualified and adhere to established standards of practice. Through this initiative, the agency aims to guarantee a minimum level of competency, verify that professionals possess the necessary knowledge and skills, and assist state-appointed boards and commissions in regulating and monitoring these occupations. The selected vendor will perform all contract work offsite over a two-year period. Eligible bidders must be onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency is currently looking for proposals to determine the budget for this procurement. The agency will host a pre-bid meeting on May 28, 2026, to discuss the requirements. Bidders must submit all questions regarding the opportunity no later than June 8, 2026. The agency will evaluate proposals based on the submitted bids to select a qualified provider for these examination services.