Indigenous Optometric Care Planning Services

The University of Waterloo’s School of Optometry & Vision Science, through its Waterloo Eye Institute (WEI) seeks to retain a service provider for an initial one-year period (Phase 1) to develop and grow sustainable eye care services for remote, rural, Indigenous, and underserved communities through community partnerships, tele-optometry, student training opportunities, and culturally responsive care, while building the infrastructure, funding, and governance needed for long-term success. There is an option for Phase 2 services as detailed in the RFP. A Letter of Good Standing for Doctor of Optometry from the College of Optometrists of Ontario, dated within the last 6 months must be included in the proposal submission in order for a proposal to be considered. The RFP is also posted free of charge on the Euna Procurement portal: https://uwaterloo.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities/113351