California eProcure #PR269002

Optometry Services for Porterville Developmental Center (PDC)

This opportunity involves providing optometry services for the Porterville Developmental Center (PDC), a state-operated facility serving developmentally disabled individuals in Porterville, California. - Government Buyer: - State of California, Health and Human Services Agency - Porterville Developmental Center (PDC) - Services Requested: - Up to 185 optometry clinics over the contract term - Each clinic is at least 4 hours long, primarily scheduled on Wednesdays with some flexibility - Services include hands-on clinical examinations, eye dilation clinics (especially for individuals on psychotropic medications), eyewear repair assistance, and detailed clinical documentation - Contractors must provide surgical reports, treatment recommendations, and assist with eyewear repair - Key Requirements: - Contractor must be a licensed optometrist in California with at least five years of experience in a state hospital, developmental center, or prison setting - Must maintain malpractice insurance throughout the contract - All personnel must be sensitive to the needs of developmentally disabled individuals and comply with HIPAA, background checks, and health/safety regulations - Staffing agencies must provide qualified, licensed personnel - Adherence to state and federal confidentiality, sexual harassment, and employment policies is required - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named; this is a professional services solicitation - Period of Performance: - Initial term of three years, with options for up to two additional one-year extensions at the same rates - Place of Performance: - Porterville Developmental Center, 26501 Avenue 140, Porterville, CA 93257

Description

This solicitation is for providing optometry services to individuals at the Porterville Developmental Center (PDC). The contractor must be duly licensed in optometry and have expertise in the field. The contract term is from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, with an option to extend for one or two additional one-year periods at the same rates. The contractor is required to conduct clinics, provide clinical examination reports, and comply with various state and federal regulations, including HIPAA. Minimum qualifications include licensure in optometry, experience in state hospitals or similar settings, and awareness of the needs of the developmentally disabled.

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