Addendum_#1_RFP_#2521SM_SNACK_VENDING_-_Q&A_06.11.26.pdf
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- Snack Vending Machine Service
- Solicitation number
- RFP #2521SM
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- Harris County, Texas
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This addendum to RFP #2521SM is issued by the Katy Independent School District Purchasing Department in Texas to clarify and address vendor questions regarding snack vending machine services. The RFP seeks proposals for snack vending machine services, with responses due by Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 2:00 pm through the OpenGov online bidding system. The award is expected to occur in July or August 2026. The addendum clarifies that beverage vending is covered under a separate contract, all vending machines must accept both cash and cashless/credit card payments, and vendors cannot subcontract or assign the contract to another party while remaining responsible for performance. The current service provider is Sodexo/InReach.
The addendum indicates that Katy ISD does not currently receive a Minimum Annual Guarantee (MAG) from the existing operator. Specific financial information regarding current commission rates, year-to-year gross sales for beverage machines, and total commission revenue received by the current provider is not disclosed in the addendum but is available through a public information request to the district's Public Information Office. Vendors are directed to submit such requests via the provided weblink at https://www.katyisd.org/domain/5625. The timeframe for the existing vendor to remove machines will be determined based on the award date. Vendors must acknowledge receipt of all addenda when submitting their RFP packets.
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Purchasing Department 6301 S. Stadium Lane, Katy, Texas 77494
06/11.2026
RFP# 2521SM SNACK VENDING MACHINE SERVICES
Addendum #01: Q&A
This addendum is issued to explain, modify and correct the original Request for Proposal (RFP) document. This addendum and any subsequent addenda are hereby made a part of the RFP document and related specifications. In the event of a conflict, the most recent document will govern. Please acknowledge the receipt of all addenda when submitting your RFP packet.
This addendum has been issued to answer Questions by vendors regarding this solicitation.
Question:
Does Katy ISD have any current or upcoming beverage vending opportunities, or is beverage vending covered under a separate contract?
Answer: The Beverage Vending is currently under a separate contract
Question: Are vendors required to accept credit and debit card payments at all vending machines?
Answer: Per the RFP, all vending machines must be able to accept Cash or cash less /Credit Card payment Question: Can Katy ISD identify the current snack vending services provider?
Answer: Sodexo / InReach
Question: Can vendors use a local service partner for machine stocking and maintenance while remaining fully responsible for contract performance?
Answer: Per the RFP: The awarded vendor shall not assign this contract or may not subcontract to another party for performance of the terms and conditions.
Question: Do you receive a MAG (Minimum Annual Guarantee) from Current Operator?
Answer: No
Question: What is the current commission rate for snack machines?
Answer: Submit your request to the Public Information Office for open records request.
See weblink for additional information https://www.katyisd.org/domain/5625 Question: What is the current year-to-year gross sales for all beverage vending machines?
Answer: Submit your request to the Public Information Office for open records request.
See weblink for additional information https://www.katyisd.org/domain/5625 Question: What is the total commission revenue year-to-year received by the current provider?
Answer: Submit your request to the Public Information Office for open records request.
See weblink for additional information https://www.katyisd.org/domain/5625 Question: When is this RFP expected to be awarded?
Answer: JULY/AUGUST 2026
Question: What is the timeframe for the existing vendor to remove machines?
Answer: That is to be determined, depending on Award date.
Question: Will you please share the last bid tabulation and/or current pricing for line items?
Answer: Submit your request to the Public Information Office for open records request.
See weblink for additional information https://www.katyisd.org/domain/5625
All other terms, conditions and requirements of the original RFP remain the same at this time.
Please sign and return this document with your proposal.
By signing this document, I agree that I have read and reviewed RFP# 2521SM SNACK VENDING MACHINE SERVICES Addendum #01.
Name of Company: _______________________________
Representative Name: ____________________________
Signature: ____________________ ________________ Date: ________________
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