2 - Vending Equipment and Related Services - Initial Consensus Recommendation-Signed.pdf

This document is an Initial Evaluation - Consensus Recommendation for Solicitation BPM006108 regarding Vending Equipment and Related Services. The evaluation involves four vendors for a statewide contract: Arizona 1st Vending Solution, E & E Vending Solutions, Kearl LLC, and Kenneth Van Leer and Associates (dba Vendtronics). The evaluation committee, comprising Steve Baranowski, Nilo Saif, and Ben White, reviewed and scored the proposals across three categories: Experience (max 500 points), Capability (max 300 points), and Cost (max 200 points).

The scoring reveals Arizona 1st Vending Solution as the top performer with 347.50 points, followed by E & E Vending Solutions with 305.83 points, and Kearl LLC with 260.18 points. Kenneth (Vendtronics) received zero points. The evaluation committee recommends entering negotiations with all four vendors. The consensus scoring suggests a comprehensive assessment of each vendor's qualifications, with points allocated based on their demonstrated experience, capability, and proposed pricing for providing vending equipment and related services on a statewide basis. The document is dated 04/29/2025 and includes signed recommendations from the evaluation committee members.