Purchase of Safety Glasses

The City of Niagara Falls is soliciting quotes for the purchase of safety glasses, including frames, lenses, and replacement parts. The contract term runs from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2028, with the possibility of two one-year extensions. All products must comply with ANSI Z87.1 standards, and frames must feature permanent top and side shields. Approved frames include models such as ArmouRx 7000, ArmouRx 7001, OnGuard OG115, Pentax Rebel, and Titmus BC115. Vendors must provide pricing for both glass and plastic lenses for single vision, bifocal, and trifocal options, including photochromatic or transition lenses. To be eligible, vendors must be authorized to do business in New York State and maintain a place of business for fittings and repairs within 25 miles of the city boundaries. Key performance requirements include a three-week turnaround for completed glasses and a 72-hour on-site window for frame repairs. Submissions must be sent via email to [email hidden] by December 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST. Required documentation includes a W-9, a Vendor Data Sheet with three references, and notarized certifications regarding non-collusive submission and Iran Divestment Act compliance. Additionally, vendors must provide a sample of the frame and side shield and a certificate of workers' compensation or disability coverage.