City of Vandalia seeks proposals for snack and beverage vending services at the recreation center. Includes providing, installing, stocking, servicing, and maintaining vending machines. One snack and one beverage machine required. Cashless payment only. 25% healthier options required. Initial contract term of 3 years with two 1-year renewal options. Proposals due October 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM. Optional site visit on October 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM. Contact Kayla Sensenbaugh at ****.
Proposals must be submitted no later than the proposal closing date and time stated in this RFP. The closing date is Friday, October 9, at 11:00 a. m. As stated: proposals are to be submitted no later than the proposal closing date and time stated in this rfp.
The selected proposer must guarantee all machines, equipment, installation, and service against defects throughout the entire contract term. As stated: the selected proposer must guarantee all machines, equipment, installation, and service against defects resulting from inferior materials, equipment, or workmanship throughout the entire term of the contract.
The city will select the proposer that best meets its needs, considering qualifications, product quality, service capabilities, equipment condition, pricing, and commission revenue. As stated: the proposer offering the highest commission or lowest product pricing will not necessarily be selected, since factors other than price are important.
Proposers must summarize qualifications including years in business, current vending service footprint, public sector or recreation facility experience, staffing, and service area. As stated: summarize the qualifications of the firm, including, but not limited to, years in business, current vending service footprint.
An optional onsite survey/site visit of Vandalia Recreation Center is scheduled for Wednesday, October 7 at 9:00 AM. As stated: optional onsite surveysite visit of vandalia recreation wednesday, october 7 at 9: 00am.
Proposals not meeting the requirements may be determined nonresponsive and receive no further consideration. As stated: proposals not meeting the requirements below may be determined, in the citys sole discretion, to be nonresponsive and may receive no further consideration.