USPO Processing and Distribution

RFQ # 03-0812

Informal Competitive

ATTACHMENT #2 SPECIFICATIONS for Vending Machines

1. SCOPE

This specification document sets forth the requirements for vending machines. The vending machines, procured by the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) will be installed at the USPO Processing And Distribution location. The acquired vending machines include the following type(s):

· (3) Cold Food Vending Machine

PLEASE NOTE: Any reference to brand names and model numbers in the solicitation is intended to be descriptive, but not restrictive. Unless bidder specifies otherwise, it is understood that the bidder is offering the specific brand item(s) listed in the solicitation. Quotes offering equivalent items meeting the standards of quality specified will be considered, providing the quote clearly describes the article offered and how it differs from the referenced brand. The State reserves the right to determine whether a substitute offer is equivalent to and meets the standards of quality indicated by the brand name references.

1. APPLICABLE LAWS, REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS

All vending machines, including its components, shall meet all applicable Federal, State, and local government laws and regulations (e.g., safety, seismic, energy, accessibility, and health, etc.). Laws, regulations and standards referenced in the technical specifications are as follows:

1.1 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132, California Government Code, Section 11135)

1.2 Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Standard 751 for non-refrigerated vending machines.

1.3 UL Standard 541 for refrigerated vending machines.

1.4 California Appliance Efficiency Regulations (California Code of Regulations, Title 20, Section 1601-1608) for refrigerated beverage vending machines.

1.5 Federal energy conservation standards (Code of Federal Regulation, Title 10, Section 431.296) for refrigerated beverage vending machines.

1.6 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)/ U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Energy Star® Version 3.0 for refrigerated beverage vending machines.

1.7 American National Standards Institute/National Sanitation Foundation (ANSI/NSF) Standard, ANSI/NSF 25-2012 Vending Machines for Food and Beverages for hot beverage machines.

1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The following requirements shall apply to all machine types:

2. Vending machines shall be listed by National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA).

2. Electrical shall be 110/120 VAC (60Hz) with interior power safety shut-off switch for servicing, industrial standard surge protector and Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protected cord per NEC 2005-Article 422.51.

2. Machines shall be front accessible only for loading of product.

2. The coin box and bill box shall be removable.

2. The currency acceptor shall be of snap-in module with easy access for routine maintenance by visually impaired operators.

2. Dimensions shall be less than or equal to 80” in height and the depth shall be less than or equal to 38”.

2. All machines shall include but not limited to the following features:

6. Price displays or labels.

6. Basic Program capability: individually priced selections, sales logs.

6. Sold out indication.

6. Locks with keys, all machines keyed alike.

6. Bill validator shall be able to validate bills in both optical and magnetic tests.

1. REQUIREMENTS BY MACHINE TYPES

(3) Cold Food Vending Machine: Smart Store 700 Single by Cantaloupe Store

Required Key Features:

· Dimensions

· 77” H x 32.25” W x 31” D

· Power requirement

· 110v/220v

· ADA Compliant

· MEI 7512-coin mechs. One tube nickel coins. One tube for dime coins & one tube for dollar coins. Three tubes for quarters.

· Newest MEI bill recyclers

· Cantaloupe Credit Card Reader must be included G11 or newer.

· Refrigeration, compressor 0 degrees. C – 23 degrees

· Three Year Warranty.

· Latest Cantaloupe credit card readers, G11 or newer in all machines

· MEI Bill Validator latest model

· MEI Coin Mechanism latest model (Coin tubes : one tube nickel coins, one tube for dime coins & one tube for dollar coins and three tubes for quarters

· Must include Plexiglass on top of existing lexan glass, as an extra layer of security

Bid to include:

Removal via "Trade-In" or "Move to Recycler" of “3” existing Vending Machine: (Bar code numbers can be found on Attachment #1)

Upon award, it is Supplier’s responsibility to contact the visually impaired operator to obtain and provide requested machine(s) configuration & labels/selections; attain coin mechanism and validator requirements with brand & configuration designated by visually impaired operator; confirm delivery instructions and necessary security clearance, if required.

Contractor MUST deliver equipment/items(s) within 5 weeks (35 calendar days) After Receipt of Order (ARO). Upon the 35th day, the new vending machine(s) for this purchase order are to be delivered, installed and operational - completed in full as per the RFQ.

1. Warranty: will honor all manufacturers’ warranties and guarantees offered through the contract. If the manufacturer offers an on-site warranty, those warranty services must be passed on to the user of this contract. Supplier shall provide service for all equipment covered by this agreement during normal business hours; to keep the equipment in proper operating (optimal) condition. Body and/or component repair parts and service shall be readily available from the Supplier. The Supplier will coordinate warranty issues during the warranty period for all OEM real products. LABOR: For a period of NINETY (90) DAYS from the date of original installation, vending machine parts and any labor will be performed free of charge by the Supplier of vending machine units; to include, but not limited to set-up, programing, training and any warranty repairs or maintenance. A supplier must identify all subcontractors proposed for participation in a DOR vending machine purchase contract. If a Supplier selects to utilize a subcontractor(s) for delivery/installation or warranty calls the Supplier retains responsibility for all work performed by any subcontractor(s). Such subcontractors must comply with all manufacturer recommended practices and State procurement, installation and delivery requirements.

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