Cold Beverage Government Bids & RFPs

Meals must be delivered per attachment 3 delivery schedule. The performance period is from 28 Oct to 12 Nov 2026. the contractor must prepare individual meals, deliver, and provide services in accordance with iaw as specified in attachment 3 delivery schedule

Contractor must have FWRA completed for the facility prior to award. vendors must have a completed fwra for the facility that will be utilized for this requirement at no additional cost to the government prior to award

If FWRA assessment is not accepted, contract will not be awarded. should the fwra assessment and associated risks not be accepted or approved by the government, the contract will not be awarded

The deadline for proposals is Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 3:00 p. m. for a proposal to receive consideration, it must be received prior to the deadline.

The vendor will pay the library a commission on vending sales by check on a quarterly basis and provide quarterly sales reports broken down by machine.

Proposals will be evaluated based on the following factors: variety and quality of products offered, references and demonstrated experience providing vending services, response times for machine repair or replacement and product shortages, schedule and frequency of machine stocking, product turnover, maintenance, and cleaning, proposed commission percentage, payment schedule, and sales reporting, equipment, including features, dimensions, appearance, and energy efficiency, customer service and procedures for addressing complaints and refund requests, overall quality and completeness of the proposed services.

Proposals must provide the full name of the firm, local address, telephone number, name and title of the primary contact person, and date of submission, along with company background and current references.

Proposers are welcome to schedule a site visit if desired, although the new public space is still under construction and may not be accessible.

The award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

Seller must quote all items to be eligible for award.

Proposals will be received by the purchasing department until Friday, October 2, 2026 at 2:00 pm. proposals will be received by the purchasing department until friday, october 2, 2026 at 2: 00 pm.

Concessionaire's payments to the city shall be made in six equal amounts of **** per month, paid by the first of the month from May to October for each of the three **** per month to be paid by the first of the month of may, june, july, august, september, and october 2027.

The contract will be awarded to the proposer whose proposal is most advantageous to the city, considering all requirements and selection criteria. the city intends to award one contract to the proposer whose proposal is most advantageous to the city.

Proposals must include a statement of the proposer's overall concession food service experience, staffing, and number of years in business, along with resumes and qualifications of all managers. proposals must include a statement of the proposers overall concessionfood service experience, staffing and number of years in business.

If the successful proposer neglects the terms and conditions, the city may elect to terminate the contract, and no monies shall be due. under no circumstances shall monies be due to the successful proposer in the event that the contract is terminated under nonperformance.

Questions concerning this specification must be submitted online by September 21, 2026 at 4:00 p. m. questions are due by september 21, 2026 at 4: 00 p. m.

No proposal will be accepted from, or contract awarded to any person, firm, or corporation that is in arrears or in default to any Massachusetts municipality. no proposal will be accepted from, or contract awarded to any person, firm, or corporation that is in arrears or is in default to any massachusetts municipality or had failed previously to perform faithfully any previous contract with a municipality.