ESBD_531747_1782762670511_3. TAB A - 3 - Abilene - Commission Percentage- Updated.docx

This Commission Percentage form is a proposal document submitted to the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) for beverage and snack vending machine services in the Abilene contract area. The RFP seeks proposals for vending services across multiple Texas state agency facilities, with approximately 145 vending machines delivering canned and bottled beverages, snacks, combo drinks, and cold food items. Proposals are due July 27, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time, with contract award anticipated for September 18, 2026. The initial contract term runs from the fully executed contract date through August 31, 2027, with TWC holding a sole option to renew for one additional two-year term. Bidders must submit detailed proposals including service schedules within 90 days of execution and monthly sales and commission reports by the first of the second following month, with commissions due by the fifth of each month. Machines must be delivered and installed within 30 days of contract commencement.

The Abilene contract area currently operates with a baseline of $3,509 in gross monthly sales, and the incumbent contractor offers commission rates of 12% for drinks, 7% for snacks, and 5% for miscellaneous items. Bidders must submit commission percentages across three weighted product categories: drinks (63% weighting), snacks (33%), and miscellaneous items (4%), with a weighted average formula used to determine contract award. All bidders must fill in all percentages for their bids to be considered, and commission rates are fixed for the entire contract term. Additional requirements include demonstrating five years in business experience, comprehensive financial documentation, multiple insurance policies (commercial general liability of $2 million per occurrence, $4 million aggregate; comprehensive automobile liability of $1 million combined single limit; umbrella liability of $25 million; professional liability of $5 million; and cyber/privacy liability of $1 million per claim and aggregate), performance bonds equal to one month's average sales, and a minimum of three references demonstrating similar services within the past five years, preferably from state, federal, or local government entities.