Snack Service Government Bids & RFPs

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.

Vendors must have demonstrated experience operating a cafç,

The library may make available certain fixtures, furniture, utilities, storage areas, or equipment as described during the site visit or in an addendum.

All questions must be submitted in writing to laura block ***@***. *. * by the september 21, 2026.

Failure to make necessary investigations and examinations will in no way relieve the respondent from its obligations to comply in every detail with all provisions and requirements of the contract.

Delivery shall be made on an asneeded basis, as requested by the agency. delivery shall be made on an asneeded basis, as requested by the agency.

Discounts for payment made within 30 days will be accepted. discount for payment made within 30 days.

The manufacturers standard warranty will apply unless otherwise specified in the solicitation. the manufacturers standard warranty will apply unless otherwise specifed in the solicitation.

The intent is to award the contract on an individual basis to the lowest responsive, responsible bidders meeting the specifications. it is the intent of the state to award the contract on an individual basis to the lowest responsive, responsible bidders meeting the specifications.

Bidders must be registered in the lagov system to submit an online bid. all vendors must be registeredin the lagov system in order to: submit an online bid, have their bids tabulated by our office, and toreceive automatic email notifications of bid opportunities.

Default of contractor may cause cancellation of the contract, and the state reserves the right to purchase on the open market. where the state has determined the contractor to be in default, the state reserves the right to purchase any or all products or services covered by the contract on the open market and to charge the contractor with cost in excess of the contract price.

Failure to submit descriptive information may cause bid to be rejected. failure to submit descriptive information may cause bid to be rejected.