2017-DOC-Vending Machines

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Correction (DOC) is issuing a Request for Response (RFR) for vending machine services at DOC facilities statewide, under RFR# 2017-DOC-Vending Machines. The DOC seeks responses from a single contractor or multiple contractors to provide installation, maintenance, and restocking of approximately 189 vending machines across 16 DOC institutions. The contract has an initial term of up to 2 years, with three 2-year renewal options for a maximum of 8 years. Bidders must provide fixed commission percentage rates to be paid to the DOC based on gross vending machine sales revenue. Mandatory bidder conferences and site visits are scheduled for May 2017, with responses due by June 23, 2017. The DOC will award the contract to the responsive and responsible bidder that provides the best value.

The RFR requires bidders to submit a Supplier Diversity Plan committing a percentage of contract revenue to certified minority, women, veteran, and other diverse businesses. No incumbent vendors are identified, and the DOC makes no guarantees on purchase volumes under the contract. Pricing terms, set-asides, and budget ranges are not provided in the materials. Interested vendors must register in the COMMBUYS procurement system and meet various administrative requirements, including background checks and PREA compliance, to be eligible for award.