Review of Vision Component Protocols

Review of Vision Component Protocols 
RFP: 1920-0008058
Caleb Wallace
Facsimile: 613-951-2073
E-mail: macs-bids@statcan.gc.ca

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There is no security requirement applicable to this Solicitation.

The requirement is not subject to any International and National Trade Agreements. 

Requirement 
	
The Health Statistics Division of Statistics Canada is conducting the fifth cycle of the Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS) with 5700 Canadians beginning in January 2016.  As part of this survey, some respondents aged 3-79 years will be asked to complete a vision test during their visit to the CHMS mobile clinic. The vision component will consist of 5 different tests depending on the respondent’s age group.

Due to the complexity of this component, it is required that a contractor be involved in the development of the vision tests which will ensure the collection of quality data. In order to meet developmental time constraints and to reduce costs, it is necessary to have a contractor who is not limited to a specialization in only one vision test but rather has the ability to review all of our tests simultaneously. 

The period of the Contract is from date of Contract to March 31st, 2017 inclusive

Evaluation Process

	Bidders MUST meet all the mandatory requirements of the Request for Proposal (RFP).  No further considerations will be given to bidders not meeting all the mandatory criteria.  The mandatory criteria include:
	

M1	The Bidder must be currently providing clinical, educational and research services within the field of ophthalmology and for a minimum of 5 years. 

Description of work performed by the Bidder;
Date of Services Provided (Start Date: Month/Year);
Contact name;
Phone # and e-mail address of the contact.

M2	The Bidder must demonstrate that it performs clinical vision tests for visual acuity, intraocular pressure, visual field and retinal photography. 

Information can be provided by brochures, website or written letter from the Bidders manager or other authority. 
M3	The Bidder must demonstrate that it has, on staff, a pool of qualified professionals who are available to meet the needs and requirements during the time frame specified. The qualified professionals must have the capacity to administer detailed training for the vision module, as well as training on the operation of specialized equipment. 
The vision module is comprised of the following tests:
•	Visual acuity test (administered with and without pinhole):
Test visual acuity or clearness of vision
•	Visual field test:
Eye examination that can detect dysfunction in central and peripheral vision 
•	Intraocular pressure test:
Pressure caused by fluid inside the eye that helps maintain the shape of the eye. 
•	Retinal photography:
Photograph the internal surface of the eye. 

Resource must also possess a minimum of 5 years of ophthalmology technician experience in visual field testing, IOP readings and retinal photography.
Provide the name of the candidate(s), their number of years of experience performing these tests as well as, a reference name, a reference telephone number and the email address of the reference. 

M4	Resources/professionals assigned to the requirement must possess an active certification in the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) as a certified ophthalmic technician or a technologist familiar with visual field testing, IOP readings and retinal photography. 

Proof of certificate of course completion must be provided.

Period of the Contract
The period of the Contract is from Date of Contract award to March 31st, 2017, inclusive.

	Basis of Selection
A bid must comply with all requirements of the bid solicitation to be declared responsive. 

The responsive bid with the lowest evaluated price will be recommended for award of a contract. 

Debriefings
Bidders may request a debriefing on the results of the bid solicitation process. Bidders should make the request to the Contracting Authority within 15 working days of receipt of the results of the bid solicitation process. The debriefing may be in writing, by telephone or in person.
  
SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS MUST BE OBTAINED THROUGH BUY AND SELL.