Drink Machine Government Bids & RFPs

Machines must be operating within thirty (30) days from the time of award, or July 1, 2026, whichever is later.

Payments of at least 1/12 of the yearly guarantee amount are to be made monthly, beginning one month after machines are installed. Contractor will furnish an accounting with each monthly payment.

Awarding of the contract will be based on yearly payment guarantee, payment will be made according to the greater of option a. and option b.

Vendor must sign and return the official bid form and attached specifications. Provide a certificate of liability insurance prior to working on campus.

Any penalties or expenses caused by contractor's failure to obtain any necessary licenses or pay necessary fees will be paid by the contractor.

All documents must be signed and dated in order for bid consideration. Vendor must sign and return the official bid form and all attached specifications by the bid due date and time to be considered for bid award.

Delivery will be made within 2 days after receipt of order (ARO).

Payment is to be made within 30 days after receipt of properly executed invoice or delivery, whichever is later. Discounts for payment made within 30 days. Discounts for payment made in less than 30 days, of less than 1, or applicable to an indefinite quantity contract will be accepted but will not be an award consideration.

The state intends to award this contract on an individual basis to the lowest responsive, responsible bidders meeting the specifications. The state reserves the right to reject individual line items from the award.

Bidders must be registered in the LAGov system. Vendors must be able to obtain and supply the items at their bid price for the entire contract period and within the delivery timeframe. Corporations and LLCs must be registered and in good standing with the Louisiana Secretary of State for contracts over $25,000.

Failure to deliver within the time specified or to provide services as specified will constitute a default and may cause cancellation of the contract. The state reserves the right to purchase on the open market and charge the contractor for excess costs.

Bids may be rejected if delivery time is longer than specified. Bids may be rejected if they do not specify brand and model number. Failure to submit descriptive information for equivalent brands may cause bid rejection. Bids submitted on paper without a signature, filled out in pencil, or not on state standard forms will not be accepted. Bids not received prior to bid opening time will not be considered. Misrepresentation, fraud, collusion, conspiracy, or other unlawful means of obtaining a contract, conflict with statutory provisions, abusive conduct, intentional violation of the procurement code, or listed reasons for debarment are grounds for contract termination.

Proposals must be received no later than 11:59 p. m. EST on June 22, 2026. Proposals must be received no later than 11:59 p. m. , est, on june 22, 2026.

Commission payments shall be remitted to the college on a monthly basis within thirty days following the end of each reporting period. Commission payments shall be remitted to the college on a monthly basis. The contractor shall pay commissions within thirty 30 days following the end of each reporting period calendar month unless otherwise stated.

The contract will be awarded to the contractor who offers the best combination of price, capability and service options. The contract will be awarded to the contractor who offers the best combination of price, capability and service options as determined by MCC.

The contractor must be a full-service vending company with a minimum of three years of successful experience in the vending industry. Middlesex Community College MCC is seeking proposals from qualified, full-service vending companies with a minimum of three 3 years of successful experience in the vending industry.

A site visit is mandatory and will start at the Bedford campus on June 10, 2026, at 10 am, then conclude with a visit to the Lowell campus. he site visit will start at the bedford campus at 591 springs road, visitor parking lot e, bedford, ma ****, then willsite visit conclude with a visit to the lowell campus at the cowan center building at 33 kearney square, lowell, ma ****

The deadline for written bidder questions is June 12, 2026, no later than 11:59 p. m. EST. deadline for written bidderquestions all questions must be june 12, 2026, no later than 11:59 p. m. , estreceived by the rfp coordinatoridentified above by:

Violation of the provision requiring all contact with MCC regarding the RFP to be made through the RFP coordinator may lead to disqualification. Violation of this provision may lead to disqualification from the bidding process, at MCCS discretion.

The contract will be a firm fixed price contract. Consideration for bid price increases or decreases will be made only for extreme changes in market conditions, as determined and agreed upon by the CSD procurement officer and the supplier.

The award of contract, if made, will be to the suppliers who are responsive and responsible to all administrative and technical requirements of the RFP who has demonstrated competence and qualifications in regards to providing the services required the pricing for the services offered and who receives the highest rating based upon all of the criteria set forth in the RFP.

The proposing supplier must be properly licensed to do business in the state of Utah. The proposal must include technical qualifications and work experience of key personnel, and verify that the contract requirements/scope of work can be met.

If additional information is requested, CSD will make arrangements for site visits to walk the premises and evaluate each location, as well as potential new locations.

CSD reserves the right to reject the low bid if the products bid are not equal to or better than the items listed on the price schedule and/or are not acceptable in appearance, durability, and performance.