26-R-475186 Provide, Supply & Manage Vending Machines

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) 26-R-475186 for comprehensive vending machine services across its Anchorage facilities. The procurement seeks a vendor to provide, stock, and maintain combination snack and beverage vending machines at approximately 23 locations, including 16 primary and 7 potential future expansion sites. Interested vendors must supply and manage vending equipment, restock products, maintain machines, and provide detailed sales reporting with performance adherence to specific Key Performance Indicators addressing restocking frequency, equipment maintenance, and healthcare-specific hygiene standards. The RFP requires vendors to offer a selection of healthier product choices and collaborate with ANTHC on product mix and pricing decisions. Proposal submissions are due January 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM Alaska Standard Time through the Bonfire online procurement platform, with questions accepted until January 12, 2026. Evaluation criteria will assess firm profile, project understanding, past performance, response capacity, product/equipment information, and schedule of values, with a maximum possible score of 110 points.

The solicitation includes specific vendor restrictions, mandating that proposing firms must have primary operations based in Alaska and vending machine supply services as their primary business function. An Alaska Native/American Indian bidder preference of ten points may be applied for qualified entities, with vendors required to submit detailed representations and certifications demonstrating compliance. Subcontracting is not permitted, and all licensing and registration requirements remain the vendor's responsibility. The contract will be structured as a requirements contract with no guaranteed minimum or maximum orders, with an initial term of one to three years and potential two one-year renewal options, not to exceed five years total. While no specific total contract value is explicitly stated, the vendor will be expected to provide a standard market commission on gross sales and submit detailed monthly sales reports. ANTHC reserves the right to terminate the agreement for convenience with thirty days' written notice and requires comprehensive insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, general liability, and automobile liability insurance with specified minimum coverage amounts.