Vending Sales by Category 2023 to 2025.xlsx

This is a vending sales data file from South Dakota State University (SDSU) detailing three years of performance data (2023–2025) for the institution's vending operations across ten product categories. The RFP seeks vendors to provide approximately 113 beverage and snack vending machines across 46 campus buildings, fountain dispensers for food service areas and athletic concession stands, and beverage stock for campus convenience stores. SDSU, which serves 12,139 students and approximately 2,002 employees, has contracted food service operations to Sodexo and requires all vending and pouring rights to align with this existing partnership. Site visits are scheduled for April 29 through May 5, 2026; written questions must be submitted by May 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM CDT with responses provided by May 19, 2026 at 5:00 PM CDT. Proposal submissions are due by email to Karen Bravek at Karen.Bravek@sdstate.edu no later than May 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM CDT, with an anticipated award decision on June 15, 2026. Contract terms offer either five years with two renewable five-year options (not to exceed 15 years total) or ten years with one renewable five-year option (not to exceed 15 years total).

The sales data demonstrates consistent vending performance across the three-year period, with 2025 year-to-date net sales of $537,348.12 on 191,691 units sold, compared to 2024 net sales of $458,966.15 on 188,369 units and 2023 net sales of $398,321.38 on 176,384 units. Soda and juice/non-carbonated beverages represent the highest-revenue categories, collectively accounting for approximately 60 percent of net sales. Vendors must furnish Energy Star certified equipment, provide 365-day annual service with maximum 24-hour response times, and assume all maintenance and merchandise costs. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence, professional liability of at least $1,000,000, business automobile liability of at least $1,000,000 per accident, and workers' compensation insurance as required by South Dakota law. SDSU will provide electrical and water service at no cost, while contractors assume responsibility for all other operational costs, equipment installation and removal, licensing, permits, and taxes. No specific award value or budget is disclosed, and SDSU reserves the right to negotiate proposals and make single or multiple awards as deemed in its best interest.