RFQ 1216 Low Vision Examinations and Low Vision Aid Services AMENDED 10/27/2025

The New York State Office of Children & Family Services (OCFS) is seeking qualified providers to offer Low Vision Examinations and Low Vision Aid Services to individuals who are legally blind. The services will be provided statewide, and the contract term is expected to be five years, starting from 5/1/2026 to 4/30/2031. The eligible providers should be licensed to do business with New York State, have a licensed ophthalmologist or optometrist certified as a low vision specialist, and agree to accept the NYSCB Low Vision Exam Rates and Low Vision Aid Rates. The providers will be reimbursed based on the rates in the Low Vision Exam Rate Schedule and Low Vision Aid Rates. • The services include one initial examination and up to three follow-up examinations within a two-year period. • The low vision aids must enable the individual to perform tasks necessary to achieve the vocational goal or a functional objective. • The providers should agree to provide the services outlined in the Scope of Work section. • The providers should be licensed to do business with New York State or agree to become licensed if selected for award. • The providers should have a licensed ophthalmologist or optometrist certified as a low vision specialist. • The providers should agree to accept the NYSCB Low Vision Exam Rates and Low Vision Aid Rates.