Optometry Services Saskatchewan Institution

This requirement is for: The Correctional Service of Canada, Saskatchewan Penitentiary in the Prairie Region
Trade agreement: This procurement is not subject to any trade agreement.
Policy on Reciprocal Procurement: This solicitation is open only to Canadian suppliers.
Tendering procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid.
Competitive Procurement Strategy: lowest priced compliant bid.
Set-aside under the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business: This procurement is not subject to any set-asides for Indigenous Suppliers.
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: This procurement is not subject to a Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement.
Security Requirements: This contract includes security requirements.
Nature of Requirements: The following is a summary of the statement of work for this requirement.
The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) Health Services require the services of an optometrist for the Saskatchewan Institutions in the Prairie Region. The Contractor (Optometrist) must provide optometry services to inmates and collaborate with the institution's multi-disciplinary health services team that includes, but is not limited to, nurses, physician, dietitians, radiology services, dental, psychiatry, psychology and other allied healthcare professionals.
Objectives: Provide essential optometry services, on an as and when requested basis, to inmates at Saskatchewan Penitentiary as an optometrist, in accordance with CSC’s CDs, Health Services Policies, and Guidelines.
Deliverables:
Inmate care:
The Contractor must provide optometry services to inmates on an as and when requested basis, as determined by the Chief Health Services, in accordance with the National Essential Health Services Framework, including any amendment to this Framework issued by CSC during the contract period.
Any conditions for participation of suppliers not specified in solicitation documentation: none.
Estimated quantity of commodity: see solicitation document statement of work and basis of payment.
Duration of Contract and Time Frame for Delivery:
Period of the Contract: The Work is to be performed from January 1st, 2026 to December 31, 2028.
File Number: 21120-26-5114979
Contracting Authority: Gisele Gautreau
Telephone number: 506-626-2254
E-mail: Gisele.gautreau@csc-scc.gc.ca
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