RFP 2026-20-7_Campus_Vending_Services.pdf

This Request for Proposal (RFP 2026-20-7) is issued by Eastern Oregon University (EOU) to select a contractor to provide snack food vending services and products. The RFP seeks proposals from qualified vendors to operate snack vending machines on the EOU campus, supplying a range of snack food products for distribution through vending equipment. The proposal submission deadline and contract award date are specified within the RFP document, with the selected contractor expected to provide ongoing vending services throughout the contract term. The university anticipates establishing a relationship with a single vendor capable of managing multiple vending locations across campus and maintaining product inventory, equipment maintenance, and customer service responsibilities.

The RFP establishes pricing and compensation terms whereby the selected vendor assumes responsibility for equipment placement, product supply, and revenue sharing or service fees as negotiated. The contract includes specifications regarding product quality, health and safety compliance, and service level expectations for the campus community. EOU may consider the incumbent vendor's performance history and current vending operations on campus as part of the evaluation process. The contract term and any renewal options are contingent upon vendor performance and mutual agreement, with the university retaining the right to modify vending locations or service requirements based on campus needs and student demand patterns.