Minnesota Supplier Systems #2000018551

Minnesota Prescription Safety Glasses and Services Contract Opportunity

Minnesota is seeking contractors to supply prescription safety glasses and related services for state employees and Cooperative Purchasing Venture (CPV) members statewide. - Government Buyer: - State of Minnesota Department of Administration, Office of State Procurement - Commissioner of Administration - Products and Services Requested: - Prescription safety glasses, including polycarbonate lenses (single vision, bifocal, trifocal, progressive) - At least five distinct frame styles provided at no cost; additional frames available with upcharge - Eyeglass cases supplied free with all new eyeglasses - Accessories and lens options: photochromatic lenses, UV coatings, anti-fog, blue light filtering - Optical dispensary network for fittings, adjustments, and order fulfillment - Online order form website for ordering and processing - Customer service, quality assurance, and performance monitoring - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs named; vendors may be manufacturers or authorized distributors and must provide documentation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Frames and lenses must meet ANSI Z87.1 and OSHA safety standards - Glass lenses are prohibited; only polycarbonate lenses allowed - Lens power up to ±9.00 D sphere and 3.00 D cylinder - Must offer at least five zero-cost frame options - Maintain a statewide optical dispensary network - Provide a functional online order form and demonstrate website capability - Emphasis on diversity, inclusion, and participation from small and diverse businesses - Compliance with insurance, usage reporting, and state/federal laws - Estimated annual contract value: $75,000 to $125,000 - Contract duration: Initial term of approximately 20 months, with option to extend up to 40 additional months (total up to 5 years)

Description

The State of Minnesota is seeking to establish an ongoing contract with a Contractor(s) to provide prescription safety glasses, including lenses, frames, accessories, and associated options, along with related services. The contract will serve the State of Minnesota, participants in the State's Cooperative Purchasing Venture program, and potentially other states. The solicitation allows for multiple contractors to be awarded if deemed in the State's best interest. Responses must be submitted via the Supplier Portal by October 5, 2026, 3:00 PM CDT.

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