Safety Eyewear

The City of Mesa issued a competitive solicitation (RFP 2026180) for the provision of ANSI‑compliant safety eyewear—including prescription and non‑prescription frames and lenses—for its municipal employees. After evaluating responses, the City issued a Notice of Intent to Award on August 5, 2026 and a formal Notice of Award on August 12, 2026, awarding the contract to Nationwide Vision. The agreement is a fixed‑price “requirements” contract with a ceiling of $25,000 per year, an anticipated start date of October 1, 2026, and an initial three‑year term (ending September 30, 2029) with the possibility of two one‑year renewals and a six‑month month‑to‑month extension. Vendors were required to submit a standardized pricing sheet (Attachment A) and meet licensing, insurance, and compliance obligations. • Scope: Supply of industrial‑grade safety glasses (prescription and non‑prescription) meeting ANSI Z87.1‑2003 standards. • Contract value: Up to $25K annually (≈ $75K total for the base three‑year term). • Procurement method: Full and open competition; award based on qualifications, solution approach, and lowest price. • Vendor requirements: Arizona‑licensed eye‑care professional, required insurance, itemized invoicing, and compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.