Description
The Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking qualified optometrists (individuals or firms) to provide on‑site optometry services to juveniles in its statewide detention facilities for Fiscal Year 2027. Services include comprehensive eye exams, prescription glasses fabrication, lens replacement, frame adjustment/repair, and limited contact‑lens provision. Contractors must staff a licensed optometrist, supply all equipment and supplies, and be able to operate a “clinic” when at least four juveniles require care. The contract will be priced on a daily‑rate‑per‑visit basis, with an expected 3‑5 clinics per facility per year (approximately 50‑70 clinics total across 13 facilities). The award will be a personal service contract; proposals must include technical, cost, and required affidavits, and be submitted electronically by 2:00 PM on 10/14/2026.
• Provide on‑site comprehensive eye examinations and related laboratory services.
• Supply, fit, and adjust eyeglasses meeting ANSI standards; contact lenses only when medically justified.
• Daily‑rate pricing structure covering a minimum of four juveniles per clinic; additional charges for extra frames.
• Minimum service frequency: ~3‑5 clinics per facility per year (≈50‑70 clinics total).
• Must maintain HIPAA compliance, participate in quality‑assurance meetings, and provide a backup licensed optometrist.
• Required documentation: references, licensure, resumes, cost proposal, affidavits, and registration in Kentucky’s e‑Procurement system.