704-23162R - Frequently & Previously Asked Questions - Optometry Services.pdf

This Frequently Asked Questions document pertains to Request for Proposal 704-23162R for Optometry Services issued by Eastern State Hospital, an agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia located in Williamsburg. The RFP seeks sealed proposals to establish a contract through competitive negotiation for the purchase of optometry services for Eastern State Hospital patients. All current solicitation dates, times, and bid submission requirements are available on eVA at eva.virginia.gov, where prospective bidders may filter opportunities by "Open" status and "Buying Entity" to locate Eastern State Hospital postings. All bids must be submitted through the eVA platform, and interested parties should reference the eVA system for accurate and automatically updated solicitation dates and deadlines.

Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing via email to the buyer listed on the solicitation and cannot be directed to individual staff members. All questions and corresponding written answers will be posted publicly in eVA as a new solicitation round, ensuring transparency and equal access to information for all potential bidders. For inquiries related to eVA account access, system functionality, or bid submission procedures, prospective vendors should contact eVA support through the customer care portal at https://eva.virginia.gov/get-help-customer-care.html. The Eastern State Hospital Information Center is available at (757) 253-5161 for general inquiries about the hospital's procurement process.