Renewal - FRAMES, EYEGLASSES FOR DIXON - ICI

The state of Illinois, through the Dixon Correctional Industries (ICI) program, is seeking to renew a 2-year contract with Modern Optical for the procurement of eyeglass frames. The current contract, Contract 18-426DOC-ICIDI-P-1790, has been in place since May 2018 and is set to expire in April 2020. The renewal will allow ICI to maintain a consistent pricing structure for the eyeglass frames supplied to their customers. The new contract term will be for one year, with the option to renew for up to four additional one-year periods. Modern Optical, the incumbent provider, will be required to supply a variety of eyeglass frames at fixed unit prices, with no price adjustments allowed during the contract term. The contract does not include any set-aside requirements, and the contract is funded through the State of Illinois' budget allocation for the Dixon - ICI program.

The procurement justification form indicates that without the contract renewal, ICI risks increased pricing for the eyeglass frames, which would impact their ability to fulfill customer orders. The renewal does not require any special conditions or procurement approaches outside of the standard renewal process. The due date for the contract renewal is May 1, 2020, and the contract is expected to commence on July 1, 2022.