Bid guide
How to bid on Onsite Optometry Services for DHHS - Cherry Hospital
What the agency is buying
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is looking for a licensed optometrist to provide on-site eye examinations, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment. This contract will cover services at Murdoch Developmental Center, Central Regional Hospital, Cherry Hospital, and Broughton Hospital.
This opportunity is for optometrists with experience treating individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, mental illness, substance use disorders, and neuro-medical needs. It's a chance to provide specialized healthcare services to a vulnerable population across multiple state facilities.
Key dates and deadlines
This solicitation was published on July 31, 2026. The deadline for submitting your response is August 14, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET. All responses must be submitted by this time.
It is important to complete your vendor registration and prepare your submission well in advance of the deadline to avoid any last-minute issues.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is ideal for licensed optometrists or optometry practices that have specific experience working with patients who have intellectual or developmental disabilities, mental illness, substance use disorders, or neuro-medical needs. The services are categorized under healthcare.
The contract requires providing on-site services across four distinct facilities in North Carolina, so a vendor must be able to manage this geographic scope.
How to respond
To access the full solicitation documents and respond, you need to visit North Carolina’s electronic Vendor Portal (eVP). The solicitation number is RFQ 30-271007. Viewing the posting and its associated documents is public and does not require an account.
To submit a response, you will need to complete a free vendor registration on the eVP. Some North Carolina bids use the separate NC eProcurement (Ivalua) tool for responses; otherwise, follow the specific submission instructions provided in the posting before the deadline.
Tips for a competitive response
When preparing your response, clearly highlight your experience in treating the specific patient populations mentioned: individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, mental illness, substance use disorders, and neuro-medical needs. Provide concrete examples of your relevant experience.
Ensure all required licenses and certifications are current and clearly documented in your submission. Pay close attention to all instructions within the solicitation document, Doc2336156243, to ensure your proposal is complete and compliant. Double-check that all forms are filled out accurately and submitted by the deadline.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from DHHS - Cherry Hospital; the original posting controls.