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 fulfill its core mission of safeguarding the public by ensuring licensed professionals are qualified, competent, and compliant with established standards of practice. This initiative supports the division's broader mandate to license, regulate, and monitor business occupations in partnership with state-appointed boards and commissions. The scope of work requires the selected vendor to administer examinations that guarantee a minimum level of competency, knowledge, and skill for professionals in the specified fields. The agency will utilize these examinations to support its regulatory oversight and complaint resolution processes, which aim to eliminate unqualified or fraudulent actors from the marketplace. All contracted work must be performed offsite within the United States, as eligibility is strictly limited to onshore USA organizations. The agency is currently requesting budget proposals for a contract period that will span two years. Interested bidders must attend a pre-bid meeting scheduled for May 28, 2026. All formal questions regarding this procurement must be submitted to the agency no later than June 8, 2026.