Statement of Brand Request for Bidding 2023.pdf

Statement of Brand/Product Request for Civilian Welfare Fund Vending Machines

The Civilian Welfare Fund (CWF) for the Air Force is currently inviting bids for vending machine companies to provide their services. The decision to request bids specifically for Coke and Pepsi brand products over off-brand alternatives is based on several factors, including the preferences and consumption patterns of the personnel associated with the Air Force, as well as the unique soda culture in Utah where the Air Force bases are located.

Utah is known for its fondness for soda, with a high per capita consumption rate compared to the national average. Coke and Pepsi are well-established and recognized soda brands, which are often preferred by consumers in Utah due to their familiarity and brand reputation. As such, the CWF aims to provide products that are in high demand and meet the preferences of the Air Force personnel and other consumers in the region.

Furthermore, the CWF recognizes that the availability of trusted brand-name products, such as Coke and Pepsi, helps ensure consistent quality and taste, which is important for customer satisfaction. The CWF aims to provide a positive experience for Air Force personnel and other customers who utilize the vending machines on Air Force bases by stocking them with well-known and reputable brands.

While off-brand products may offer cost savings, the CWF acknowledges the importance of meeting the expectations of their customers, which includes providing a variety of high-quality products to choose from. The scale of their operations, with a requirement of approximately 150- 200 soda vending machines, 32 snack machines, and 18 micro market self-checkout enhanced vending systems, necessitates a reliable and diverse range of products to cater to the needs and preferences of the Air Force personnel and other consumers.

In addition, the inclusion of micro market self-checkout enhanced vending systems reflects the CWF's commitment to innovation and providing modern solutions for their customers. These systems offer a convenient and user-friendly shopping experience, allowing customers to select and purchase snacks and beverages in a self-service setting, further enhancing the overall service capabilities of the vending machines.

Pepsi produces and sells over 200 different products; Coke produces and sells over 500 different products and Premier sources and sells over 5,000 different products. This allows for overall variety as well as offering a large enough quantity to supply the scale of HAFB vending machines.

In summary, the CWF's request for bids for vending machine companies with a preference for Coke and Pepsi brand products is driven by the unique preferences and consumption patterns in Utah, the desire to meet customer expectations for trusted brand-name products, and the need to provide sufficient product and service capabilities for the large number of vending machines and micro market systems on Air Force bases.

Sample List of Products

The Products currently sold on Hill Air Force Base varies between each machine. Some machines sell certain products better than others or some had a request for a specific flavor. The Concessionaires can put any products they produce or source inside their vending machine. Here is a general list of some of the products that might be included in the vending machines.

Pepsi Cola Brand:

1. Pepsi all flavors (Regular, Diet, Zero, Sugar Free, Cherry, Vanilla etc.)

2. Dr. Pepper all flavors (Rights to Produce and Sell)

3. Gatorade all flavors

4. Snapple all flavors

5. Mt. Dew all flavors

6. Rock Star all flavors

7. Fruit Juice

8. Aquafina Water

Coca-Cola (Coke) Brand:

1. Coke all flavors (Regular, Diet, Zero, Sugar Free, Cherry, Vanilla etc.)

2. Dr. Pepper all flavors (Rights to Produce and Sell)

3. Powerade all flavors

4. Minute Maid all flavors

5. 7-Up

6. Fanta

7. Sunkist

8. Brisk Iced Tea

9. Monster Energy all flavors

10. Fruit Juice

11. Smart Water

Premier Snack Vending Machines:

1. Various Brands of Potato Chips (Lays, Doritos, Cheetos, Pop Corners)

2. Various Candy Bars (Hershey, M&M, Twix, Snickers, Reese’s, KitKat)

3. Various Granola Bars (Quaker Oats, Nature Valley, Kind)

Premier “Micro Markets” Enhanced Vending are a self-service kiosk system where the customer selects the product from the shelf, cooler, fridge or freezer, scans the product and pays at the kiosk. Examples of the products they have are:

1. Any Coke Brand Product.

2. Any Pepsi Brand Product.

3. Bang Energy Drinks, Dr. Pepper Drinks, Kombucha.

4. Any product already available in a Premier Snack Vending Machine and more.

5. Fresh Food, sandwiches/salads from Liberty Deli or Vosen’s German Bakery.

6. Lunch-ables, Uncrustables, Sting Cheese, Cottage Cheese, Yogurts, Pickles etc.

7. Frozen Meals such as Michelina’s, Banquet, Totino’s, Red Barron, Frozen Burritos from many brands, Hot Pockets, frozen sandwiches.