Bid 2024-05 Beverage Vending and Pouring Rights

This state and local contracting opportunity is a Request for Bid (RFB) issued by Massasoit Community College, an agency of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, for beverage vending services. The college is seeking qualified vendors to provide beverage vending services for eighteen (18) vending machines at the Brockton and Canton campuses and to be the exclusive beverage supplier for the college. The scope of services includes installation of equipment, maintenance and repair, sustainability requirements, and commissions. Bids are due by April 16, 2024, at 2:00 pm EST, and the anticipated contract term is from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2027. Bidders must provide pricing and commission rates for various beverage products, as well as any proposed lump sum exclusivity payments. Massasoit Community College is seeking to move away from sugary beverages and offer healthier choices, aligning with a recent executive order.

The RFB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The addendum clarifies that the bid is for a three-year period with no option to submit a five-year bid, and that the exclusivity includes cafeteria dining, catering, and vending. The addendum also states that bottles with rPet non virgin plastic are acceptable per Executive Order #619. The RFB does not provide any information on listed incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The budget or award value range is also not specified.