NIGP 62597: Vision Testers (Not Opthalmology; See Item 39)

NIGP 62597 Vision Testers (Not Ophthalmology; See Item 39), an Item code, covers specialized optical screening equipment used by state and local agencies for DMV and driver-license vision testing. The Michigan Department of State is actively procuring Optec 1000DMV Vision Screeners for branch offices statewide under a multi-year contract framework, representing the primary recent activity under this code. These devices test visual acuity, night vision, and peripheral vision at specified degrees and weigh under 10 pounds; they operate under regulatory mandates (Michigan Public Act 300 of 1949) and must meet precise dimensional and optical specifications. The awardee must be an authorized distributor supplying new, unrefurbished units equipped with Michigan Test Slides, providing two-year transferable manufacturer warranties, maintaining toll-free technical support available Monday through Friday with one-hour call resolution and five-business-day on-site service, and appointing a dedicated representative for State accounts. The scope is narrowly tailored to equipment meeting standardized performance standards for government licensing operations rather than general optometry or retail vision screening.

The Michigan Department of State is the identifiable repeat buyer under this code in the current market. The State issued multiple RFPs throughout August 2026 under the same solicitation number (RFP 260000002455) with proposals due August 19–24, 2026, with one early iteration brand-specific to the Optec 1000 and later amendments allowing equivalent branded equipment meeting technical specifications. The State estimates procurement of approximately 400 units over the three-year initial contract term (September 7, 2026 through September 6, 2029), with options for up to three additional one-year renewals at the State's discretion. Delivery is required within 45 calendar days of order to the Sunset Warehouse in Lansing, Michigan. Pricing must remain firm for the entire contract term with adjustments permitted only for documented contractor cost changes subject to 30-day mutual review. Proposals are evaluated on technical merit with a minimum threshold of 80 points required for price evaluation and award consideration. The solicitation manager is Joseph Hill (517-241-1513; hillj56@michigan.gov).