Optometrist Services

The District of Columbia Office of Contracting and Procurement, on behalf of the Department of Behavioral Health, is soliciting a labor hour contract for optometrist services to support individuals in care at Saint Elizabeth Hospital located at 1100 Alabama Avenue SE, Washington, DC. The selected contractor will provide up to 16 hours of service per month, totaling 192 hours per year, including on-call availability between 8:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Sunday through Saturday. Key responsibilities include performing diagnostic exams, providing eyewear prescriptions, and utilizing up-to-date mobile diagnostic equipment. The contractor must ensure all patient encounters are documented in the Avatar Electronic Health Record system within seven days of treatment and submit quarterly quality reports featuring trend analysis and improvement actions. The contract has a base term of one year from the date of award, with the possibility of four one-year option periods, not to exceed a total duration of five years. Compliance with HIPAA, the Mental Health Act, and SEH confidentiality policies is mandatory. This procurement is designated as Open Market with Set-Aside and CBE Designated. Bidders must submit their proposals via the ARIBA E-Sourcing System by November 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. Required documentation includes a notarized subcontracting plan and a written commitment to comply with the D.C. Human Rights Act and Equal Employment Opportunity requirements. The District maintains the right to inspect all supplies and services before acceptance to ensure they meet the highest grade of workmanship and quality.