Request for proposals for beverage vending machines for specialty and middle schools. Proposals are due July 21, 2026. Suppliers must be licensed in Utah. All responses must be submitted electronically through Ion Wave. The contract will be for one year with options to extend annually for up to four additional years. Machines must be modern, in new or near-new condition, and comply with USDA Smart Snack regulations. Service is expected 24/7 with a 4-hour response time during business hours. Suppliers must provide a list of products, machine details, and proof of insurance. Evaluation criteria include responsiveness, qualifications, and pricing.
The response deadline for proposals is July 21, 2026, at 02:00 PM MT. esponse deadline: **** 02: 00 pm mt
The contract will be a firm fixed price contract. Commissions will be remitted monthly by the fifteenth business day following the end of the month. The supplier shall remit the monthly commission due to participating school locations on or before the fifteenth business day following the end of the month.
The award will be made to the suppliers who are responsive and responsible, have demonstrated competence and qualifications, and receive the highest rating based on administrative, technical, and price criteria. he 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. he proposing supplier must be properly licensed to do business in the state of utah.
The question deadline is July 9, 2026, at 04:00 PM MT. questions deadline: **** 04: 00 pm mt
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. 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 andor are not acceptable in appearance, durability, and performance