OCFS Website Award Notification IFB 1165 WITHDRAWN.pdf

This document is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) issued by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), Commission for the Blind, for automatic vending machine service at the New York State Department of Transportation (NYS DOT) Rest Areas along I-88. The contract term is for 5 years from 5/1/2024 to 4/30/2029, covering the "Unadilla" I-88 Eastbound Rest Area in Delaware County and the "East Worcester" I-88 Westbound Rest Area in Otsego County. The current contract has a total value of $31,000 and reported total net sales of $13,940.30 for the 12-month period ending 12/31/2023. The minimum acceptable bid rate is 20% of net sales per month. Prospective bidders must have prior experience providing automatic vending machine services and provide at least 3 references, with one being from within the last 12 months. The bid is due on 3/29/2024 by 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

There are no service-disabled veteran-owned business or MWBE participation goals for this contract. The IFB includes information on finding previous awards for identical or substantially similar procurements within the last 5 years. The current vendor's contract, XDS1241, is scheduled to expire on 4/30/2024.