Canada - Optometry Services (21210-20-3441620)

Description

This requirement is for: The Correctional Service of Canada, Springhill Institution, Springhill, NS 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 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 at Springhill Institution in Springhill, NS
Objectives: Provide essential optometry services, on an as and when requested basis, to inmates at Springhill Institution 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. 
These services include, but are not limited to the following:
i.  Performing general eye examinations to rule out pathology and/or diagnose disorders of the eye (including but not limited to, glaucoma, diabetes, eye dilation).
ii. Performing tests of visual acuity, including but not limited to:
measurements of refractive errors;
measurement of full field perimetry;
verifying prescription glasses;
annual eye examinations for diabetics.
iii. Treating conditions of the eye, including but not limited to conjunctivitis, blepharitis, uveitis, presence of foreign bodies, by prescribing or administering medication or appropriate eye care;
iv. Prescribing corrective lenses to treat visual impairment as per the guidelines in the Essential Health Services Framework.
v. Upon receipt of frames, checking the prescription, fit and the choice of frame to validate compliance with requirements.
vi. 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).
vii. Making appropriate referrals to other health care providers including but not limited to ophthalmologists or medical practitioners and/or CNIB in accordance with requirements.
viii.Providing advice to prevent visual disorders and promote healthy habits to maintain good vision
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 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:
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. Inmates may request upgrades which will be at the complete expense of the inmate. All requests for special authorization items will be subject to CSC approval requirements, and paid through the institutional ITF process. The Contractor will assist with the documentation for the ITF as needed which will be approved by the Chief Health Services.
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 31, 2021 with the option to renew for four (4) additional one-year periods.
File Number: 21210-20-3441620
Contracting Authority: Lise Bourque
Telephone number: 506-851-6977
Facsimile number: 506-851-6327
E-mail: Lise.Bourque@csc-scc.gc.ca
NOTE TO BIDDERS: Bidders can obtain the complete statement of work and evaluation criteria by downloading the solicitation document and associated documents from Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders.
The Crown reserves the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada (English or French).
Given the nature of the requirements, proposals submitted by such means as facsimile will not be accepted.
After contract award, bidders may request a debriefing on the results of the bid solicitation process. Bidders should make the request to the Contracting Authority within fifteen (15) working days of receipt of the results of the bid solicitation process. The debriefing may be in writing, by telephone or in person.
The Office of Small and Medium Enterprises (OSME) offers seminars to businesses interested in learning how to sell goods and services to the Government of Canada. The seminars are FREE.
Topics include:
Ÿ Overview of the federal government contracting process;
Ÿ Searching for opportunities on the Buy and Sell - Tenders website;
Ÿ Bidding on opportunities;
Ÿ Registering in supplier databases.
The full schedule of seminars can be found on the Buyandsell.gc.ca website, under Event Calendar (https://buyandsell.gc.ca/event-calendar).

Opportunity closing date

28 February 2020

Value of contract

to be confirmed