Q -- OPTOMETRY SERVICES

Notice Date

September 5, 2001

Contracting Office

North Central Contracting Office, Gateway Tower II, 8th Floor, 400 State Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66101

ZIP Code

66101

Solicitation Number

RFQ 40105-008

Response Due

October 17, 2001

Point of Contact

Ms. Victoria Johnson, Contract Specialist (913) 551-1048 or Mr. Tony Hiscocks, (913) 551-1067

Description

The Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons, Metropolitan Correctional Center, (MCC), located in Chicago, Illinois has a provision for Medical Contract Optometry Services. The address where performance will be conducted is: Health Services Department at the MCC, 71 West Van Buren, Chicago, IL 60605. The services are to be provided to the inmate population at MCC Chicago. Services will be provided in a penal correctional institution security environment. The successful offeror must possess a valid state license or national registration in his/her specialty. These services will be provided in (4) hour sessions. Sessions are estimated between (12) -- (24) sessions per year. The work schedule will consist of (1) session per week. Scheduling of sessions is negotiable, but work must be performed between Monday through Friday at 7:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.., excluding Government Holidays. The period of performance and duration of the contract period will include a base year and (4) option periods. The break-down is as follows: Base Year: Date of award through 12 months, Option Year (1), 12 months after date of award, Option Year (2), 24 months after date of award, Option Year 3, 36 months after date of award, Option (4), 48 months after date of award. The successful contractor will render diagnostic evaluations and treatment using medical facilities provided by MCC. Specialized medical equipment and associated supplies may be furnished at no expense to MCC, to enhance diagnostic treatment capabilities as determined by the provider after prior notification and final approval (Security and Biomedical Clearances) of the MCC. All other equipment and supplies to be provided by the Health Services Department at the MCC. The MCC will supply contract physicians with appropriate protective equipment. Eligibility requirements will be based on board certification and state licensor. The procedure for award will be based on written request for quotations. The Government anticipate award of a Firm-Fixed Price Requirements contract. The anticipated date of award is on or about 11/1/01. The solicitations were available on or about 9/17/01. Request for solicitation packages must be requested in writing. The fax number is (913) 551-1074. Written request must be submitted to the follow address: Federal Bureau of Prisons, North Central Regional Office, Gateway Tower II, 400 State Avenue, 8th Floor, Kansas City, KS 66101-2421. Attention: Ms. Victoria L. Johnson or Mr. Tony Hiscocks. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. See numbered note #1. cc: OSDBU

Record

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