Optometry Services

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The state of Maryland, through the Maryland Department of Health and the Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center, is seeking proposals for Optometry Services. The procurement is a Small Procurement with a two-year contract term. The successful vendor will be required to provide comprehensive optometry services, including eye exams, for patients at the Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center. The contract has a not-to-exceed value of $50,000 and will be awarded to the responsible and responsive bidder with the most favorable bid price. Bids must be submitted by 10:00 AM Eastern Time on August 5, 2022 through the eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) system. Vendors must have at least three years of experience providing optometry services and submit a transmittal letter with their bid.

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The state has not designated this procurement as a small business reserve (SBR) opportunity, and there is no indication of any incumbent contractors. The state has encouraged minority business enterprises to participate in this procurement. The pricing structure for the two-year contract includes an hourly rate for optometry services, with an estimated 36 hours per year, plus a fixed fee for a three-day orientation. Contractors working at the Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center must adhere to the facility's construction guidelines and COVID-19 protocols, which include vaccination requirements, health screenings, and infection control measures.