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Optometry Services - Collins Bay Institution, Ontario Region
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The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is seeking to contract optometry services for Collins Bay Institution in the Ontario Region, under Solicitation Number 21120-26-5075890, with the contract period running from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029. This procurement is strictly open to Canadian suppliers and is not subject to any trade agreements, set-asides for Indigenous businesses, or comprehensive land claims agreements. The selection will be based on a competitive lowest-priced compliant bid process. The contractor, an optometrist, is required to deliver optometry services to inmates on an as-requested basis, in alignment with CSC’s Commissioners Directives, Health Services Policies, and Guidelines. The services must be integrated within the institution’s multi-disciplinary healthcare team, which includes various health professionals such as nurses, physicians, dietitians, psychiatry, psychology, and allied health workers, ensuring comprehensive care for the inmate population. Security requirements are a specified part of the contract, reflecting the sensitive environment in which these services will be provided. While the estimated quantity and payment basis for services can be found in the full solicitation documents, bidders are encouraged to review the detailed statement of work and evaluation criteria provided on the Canada Buys website. The CSC offers assistance and information to potential suppliers about government procurement processes, including free seminars through Procurement Assistance Canada. Following contract award, unsuccessful bidders may request a debrief within fifteen working days. The contracting authority for this procurement is Ashley Claessen-Sarault, who can be contacted via email or telephone for further information. Overall, this contract emphasizes the delivery of essential optometry services tailored to correctional healthcare settings, with a structured compliance framework and collaborative approach among healthcare providers.
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Place of Performance
Canada, Ontario (except NCR), Kingston, CANSet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
