Optometrist for DOC Mitchellville

The Iowa Department of Corrections is issuing a Request for Bids (RFB) to procure optometrist services at the Mitchellville correctional facility, specifically the Iowa Correctional Institution for Women. The solicitation seeks a single qualified vendor to provide comprehensive eye care services including eye examinations, treatment, prescription issuance for corrective lenses, eyewear repair, and accurate recordkeeping for inmates. The project encompasses three line items covering eye examination fees, dispensing fees for glasses, and repair fees for glasses. Qualified vendors must be currently licensed optometrists in Iowa, successfully complete a criminal background check, maintain current Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) training, and comply with all institutional rules, regulations, and policies. The bid opening occurred on January 19, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST, with bids due by February 9, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST. The contract term begins April 24, 2026, and ends April 23, 2027, with the agency holding the sole option to renew for up to five additional annual extensions under the same or more favorable terms and conditions.

The solicitation does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular categories of organizations. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the documentation. Vendors must submit itemized monthly invoices to the Iowa Correctional Institution for Women, with payment issued monthly according to state procedures; the State of Iowa allows sixty days for invoice payment pursuant to Iowa Code 8A.514. The total annual cost for services shall not exceed $50,000 over a fiscal year, establishing the budget range for this procurement. Records must be retained for five years following final payment or audit completion. The solicitation specifies FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid shipping terms and permits the use of the state's Purchasing Card Program for payment.