Onsite Optometry Services- Broughton Hospital

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities, is seeking a licensed optometrist to provide onsite optometry services at Broughton Hospital in Morganton through an Invitation for Bid (IFB #37-25038). The procurement requires a vendor to conduct monthly to bi-monthly full-day (8-hour) clinics, offering comprehensive eye care services for approximately 300+ patients. Specific deliverables include performing eye examinations, vision tests, eyeglass prescriptions, and treating chronic eye conditions. Key qualifications include being a licensed optometrist with professional liability and malpractice insurance, and compliance with facility vaccination policies. The bid will be evaluated based on the lowest price that meets specifications, with written questions due by February 21, 2025, and the bid opening scheduled for March 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET. The contract term is three years from the date of final execution, with an estimated total of 360 service hours (120 hours per year).

The state encourages participation from small, minority, physically handicapped, and women contractors, with a goal of 10% utilization of diverse firms as 1st or 2nd tier subcontractors. Vendors must be registered in North Carolina's Electronic Vendor Portal (eVP) system to be eligible for award. The contract value is expected to be between the small purchase threshold and $1,000,000, with pricing based on an hourly rate for optometry services. No minimum or maximum hours are guaranteed under the contract. Vendors must also adhere to HIPAA requirements and comply with the facility's specific healthcare protocols. The procurement is specific to Cabarrus County and is designed to provide consistent, high-quality optometry services to patients at Broughton Hospital.