Optometry Services

The New York State Office of Mental Health is soliciting bids for optometry services at the New York City Children's Center - Queens Campus in Bellerose, New York. The anticipated contract term runs from April 1, 2027, through March 31, 2032. The scope of work includes providing eye examinations, fitting of spectacles, and the supply of frames, cases, and various lens types, including single vision and bifocals. The contract will be awarded to the responsible and responsive bidder offering the lowest total bid amount who meets all minimum mandatory requirements. Bids are due by December 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. Interested parties may attend an optional site visit on November 12, 2026, and must submit any questions by November 19, 2026. The submission process requires extensive documentation, including a bid quote sheet, non-collusive bidding certification, vendor responsibility questionnaire, and MWBE utilization plans. Contractors must comply with New York State Finance Law Sections 139-j and 139-k, adhere to strict PHI data protection standards under HIPAA, and maintain required insurance and licensing. Payment is processed electronically through the New York State Office of the State Comptroller with a standard thirty-day payment term.