Item - 2026.GG28.5

The General Government Committee recommends that:

1. City Council, in accordance with Section 71-11.1.C of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 71 (Financial Control), grant authority to the General Manager, Toronto Employment and Social Services to amend Blanket Contract 4300000085 issued to City Dispensers Inc., for the supply and delivery of prescription eyewear, to extend the expiry date from May 31, 2026 to February 28, 2027 and increase the contract value by $1,500,000 net of all taxes and charges, increasing the value from $500,000 to $2,000,000 net of all applicable taxes and charges.

The purpose of this report is to request authority to amend Blanket Contract 4300000085 to City Dispensers Inc., for the supply and delivery of prescription eyewear for Toronto Employment and Social Services Division. The total amendment value being requested is $1,500,000 net of all taxes and charges, increasing this non-competitive contract from $500,000 to $2,000,000 net of all applicable taxes and charges and to extend the expiry date from May 31, 2026 to February 28, 2027.

This amendment will enable staff to explore new, innovative ways to deliver vision care benefits in 2027 while avoiding any service interruption concerning the supply and delivery benefit. City Dispensers Inc., has confirmed their willingness to extend services under the same terms and conditions for the duration of the contract period.

As part of the Ontario Works program, Toronto Employment and Social Services delivers medical benefits to residents in receipt of Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program, and low-income earners not in receipt of social assistance. One of the key medical benefits provided are eyeglasses. In 2025, over 8,000 clients were provided vision care benefits with the associated costs covered by the Province.