PM423.pdf

This document is a solicitation for optometry services from the State of California for Porterville Developmental Center (PDC). The contractor will provide comprehensive optometry services to PDC individuals from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029. The contractor must be a duly licensed optometrist with expertise in optometry and the ability to deliver all specified services in accordance with the sample agreement provided in the solicitation. All bidders are required to submit copies of their optometry licenses with their bid documents and must demonstrate the ability to meet the specialized service requirements outlined in Exhibit A of the Invitation for Bid.

Bidders must meet minimum qualifications including possession of a valid optometry license in California, five years of experience working in a state hospital, developmental center, or prison setting, and demonstrated understanding of the special needs of developmentally disabled individuals. Staffing agencies bidding on this opportunity must have qualified, licensed personnel in place at the time of bid submission. No bidder may submit a proposal for work they are not properly licensed to perform, and any such bid will result in disqualification. The solicitation emphasizes that contractors must be capable of supplying services specifically tailored to the unique requirements of the developmentally disabled population served by PDC.