Optometry Assessments

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Optometry Assessment services specific to the Oregon State Hospital's Junction City campus, targeting medical evaluations for patients. The procurement seeks a qualified optometrist to provide routine assessments approximately 8 hours per month, with specific service requirements including identifying patient chief complaints, obtaining comprehensive medical histories, performing diagnostic testing, making clinical assessments, and providing treatment recommendations. Qualified offerors must possess a minimum of 3 years' experience in optometry assessments and hold a degree from an accredited U.S. college of optometry. The contract evaluation will be based on offerors' qualifications, professional experience, and proposed hourly rates, with the contract awarded to the highest-ranked responsible respondent. The solicitation was posted on October 21, 2021, with proposals due by November 22, 2021. The initial contract term is structured for up to 5 years, with the Oregon Health Authority making no guarantees regarding the volume of referrals or total work assignments.

The RFP does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. Electronic funds transfer will serve as the payment mechanism, with invoicing required for compensation. While no incumbent vendor is specifically mentioned in the documentation, the contract appears to be a new procurement for ongoing optometry services at the state hospital. The document provides no explicit budget range or total contract value, though the hourly rate and approximately 8 monthly service hours suggest a relatively modest financial scope. The procurement is geographically focused on Lane County and specifically the Junction City campus, indicating a localized service requirement. Potential respondents should carefully review the complete RFP documentation to understand the full scope of requirements, submission protocols, and evaluation criteria for this optometry assessment contract opportunity.