Optometry Services
Status Awarded
Contract number 21220-20-3189285
Solicitation number 21220-20-3189285
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Contract award date
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Status Awarded
Contract number 21220-20-3189285
Solicitation number 21220-20-3189285
Publication date
Contract award date
Contract value
This contract was awarded to:
This requirement is for: The Correctional Service of Canada, Dorchester Complex and Shepody Healing Center in the Atlantic Region
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 services of an optometrist for
the Dorchester Complex and Shepody Healing Center in the Atlantic Region. The
Contractor (Optometrist) will 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
Dorchester Complex and Shepody Healing Center as an optometrist, in accordance with CSC’s
CDs, Health Services Policies, and Guidelines.
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.
b) These services include, but are not limited to the following:
measurements of refractive errors;
measurement of full field perimetry;
verifying prescription glasses;
annual eye examinations for diabetics.
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 (Electronic Health Care Record)
The Contractor must consult with the Chief Health Services and make recommendations regarding requirements for optometry supplies and equipment, including maintenance and repair. Any requests for equipment and supplies must be submitted to, and approved by, the Chief Health Services.
Recommendations for Special Authorization items:
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, 2020 to March 31st, 2021 with the option to renew for four (4) additional one-year periods.
File Number: 21220-20-3189285
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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