24-06-0739-5 Tejon Pass Rest Stop

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the procurement of a total of four cold drink vending machines, with two machines each for the northbound and southbound locations of the Tejon Pass Rest Stop in Lebec, California. The solicitation is being issued by the California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR). The successful supplier will be responsible for the delivery, installation, and testing of the new machines, as well as the removal of the existing four cold drink vending machines. The vending machines must meet various federal, state, and local requirements, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, Underwriters Laboratories standards, and energy efficiency regulations. The contract also requires a 90-day warranty on parts and labor. The RFQ response is due by August 23, 2024, at 2:00 PM, and the award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting the administrative and technical requirements.

The state and local contracting opportunity includes preferences for small businesses and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBEs), though the DVBE incentive has been waived for this solicitation. Bidders are required to complete various certification forms, including the Darfur Contracting Act Certification, the Post-Consumer Recycled Content Certification, and the Payee Data Record. The contract does not specify any set-aside designations or list any incumbent vendors. The total contract value or budget range is not provided in the available documents.