Optometry Services-Atlantic Institution - bilingual

Optometry Services – Atlantic Institution – Bilingual

This requirement is for: The Correctional Service of Canada, Atlantic Region, Atlantic Institution Renous, NB

Trade agreement:

This procurement is not subject to any trade agreement.

Tendering procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid.

Competitive Procurement Strategy:  lowest priced compliant bid

Set-aside under the Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business:

This procurement is not subject to any set-asides for Aboriginal 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 Canada has a requirement to provide optometry services to inmates at Atlantic Institution.

Objectives: Provide essential optometry services, on an as and when requested basis, to inmates at Atlantic Institution as an optometrist.

Deliverables:

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 and any optional period if and when exercised by CSC. 

These services include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Performing general eye examinations and refractions to diagnose visual acuity and disorders of the eye (including but not limited to, glaucoma, diabetes, eye dilation).
2. Prescribing corrective lenses as per the guidelines in the Essential Health Services Framework.
3. Fitting and adjusting existing frames to ensure a correct and comfortable fit and performing minor repairs on site as requested by the Chief Health Services. Repairs shall include hinge repair and replacement of fronts, temples and nose pads (regardless of manufacturer).
4. Upon receipt of frames, checking the prescription, fit and the choice of frame to validate compliance with requirements.
5. Making appropriate referrals to other health care providers and/or CNIB in accordance with requirements.

The Institution shall provide inmates with the sample case of glasses to choose from. Purchasing from other suppliers is not permitted. This contract does not include the sale or delivery of eyeglasses.

The Contractor must make recommendations on the purchase, proper maintenance and repair of optometry equipment as well as installation and calibration of this equipment.

The Contractor must document optometry assessment, treatment, consultations and referrals in the inmate’s health care record.

The Contractor must consult with the Chief Health Services regarding requirements for optometry supplies and equipment. Any requests for equipment and supplies must be submitted to, and approved by, the Chief Health Services.

Recommendations for Special Authorization items:

a) The Contractor must ensure that requests for Special Authorization items that are being recommended by the Contractor are made in accordance with CSC’s Essential Health Services Framework.

Optometry Services to other CSC Institutions:

On occasion and at the request of the Chief Health Services, the Contractor may be required to provide optometry services to inmates in other CSC institutions.

Term of Contract:

Period of the Contract: The Work is to be performed during the period of April 1^st, 2018 to March 31, 2019 with the option to renew for four (4) additional one-year periods.

File Number: 21231-18-2755152

Contracting Authority: Lise Bourque

Telephone number: 506-851-6977

Facsimile number: 506-851-6327

E-mail: Lise.Bourque@csc-scc.gc.ca

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Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada (English or French).

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