The City of Charleston seeks a full-service vendor for installation, maintenance, service, repair, and upkeep of vending equipment providing food, beverages, and snacks to various city facilities. The contract is for one year with up to four one-year extensions. Proposals are due by November 10, 2026 at 12:00 PM. Questions must be submitted in writing by October 21, 2026. The vendor must provide traditional and micro market vending, including card readers and self-checkout kiosks. Compensation is based on a percentage of gross sales. The city requires insurance and SBE participation. Evaluation criteria include experience, operational plan, product offerings, and compensation rate.
Proposals must be received by the city no later than 12:00pm on November 10, 2026. Proposals received after the scheduled due date and time will not be considered.
Payment for goods/services received by the city will be processed within 30 days of receipt of a valid invoice. payment for goods services arising out of the contract resulting from this solicitation and received by the city shall be processed within 30 days of receipt of a valid invoice.
All equipment, materials, and supplies provided by the contractor are to be new and of the most suitable grade. all equipment, materials, and supplies incorporated in the work covered by the proposal and provided by the contractors are to be new and of the most suitable grade for the purpose intended.
The city will select a proposal which represents the best value. an evaluation and selection committee will be established to evaluate the proposals and select a proposal which represents the best value to the city.
Offerors must provide at least 4 references for similar services. provide at least 4 clients similar to the request of the city serviced in the past year.
In case of default, the city may purchase items in the open market and charge the contractor. the city reserves the right to purchase any or all items in default in the open market, charging the contractor with any excessive costs.
Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing no later than 1:00pm on October 21, 2026. questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to robin b. robinson, no later than 1: 00pm on october 21, 2026.
Unauthorized communications with city employees or officials will result in disqualification. respondents contact regarding this rfp with employees or officials of the city of charleston will result in disqualification from this procurement process.