Lenses for eyeglass production

Dixon Correctional Center, an Illinois state facility under the Department of Corrections, awarded a contract to Essilor of America Inc, doing business as Shore Lens Co, via open market small purchase procedures. The contract, numbered 27-426DOC-DIXON-P-103388, was executed on October 8, 2026, with a completion date of June 30, 2027, for a contract value of $81.00. The procurement encompasses eyewear products and related components classified under the United Nations Standard Products and Services Code (UNSPSC) and National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) categories.

The scope of work includes the supply of eyeglasses, eyeglass frames, eyeglass hardware, eyeglass lenses, and sight glasses. These products are intended to support the operational and medical needs of Dixon Correctional Center. The contract duration extends approximately nine months from award through completion. As an open market small purchase, this procurement was conducted through simplified acquisition procedures appropriate for the modest contract value, allowing the facility to procure necessary optical products and components from the qualified vendor.