Centinela State Prison

Centinela State Prison is requesting quotes for nine frozen food vending machines (USI Alpine Combi 3000) and one cold drink vending machine (Vendo 721 V21-Stack) under RFQ #07-0784-A, a Small Business Option solicitation, with quotes due September 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. This is a set-aside for small business; bidders must hold California certification as Microbusiness, Small Business, Small Business Nonprofit Veteran Service Agency, or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise.

Machines must be newly manufactured, comply with ADA, UL Standards 751 and 541, California Appliance Efficiency Regulations, Energy Star Version 3.0, and ANSI/NSF Standard 25-2012, and be NAMA-listed. Critical dimensions are strictly enforced: 29.5 inches wide by 72 inches high by 38 inches deep, with width not to exceed 39.5 inches and depth not to exceed 35 inches due to facility space constraints. Configuration includes CPI coin mechanisms and bill acceptors for $1 and $5 bills, Cantaloupe G11 Eport credit card readers, and snap-in currency modules accessible to visually impaired operators. All equipment must be 120 VAC GFCI-protected.

Delivery and full installation must occur within 35 calendar days after order receipt. The supplier must remove five existing vending machines via trade-in or approved recycling facility (with barcodes and recycling receipts required), provide truck with lift-gate capability, ensure all installers pass CDCR background checks, and deliver free parts, labor, setup, programming, training, and warranty repairs for 90 days from installation. Quotes must include freight (FOB Destination), setup, installation labor with hourly rates, and comprehensive warranty information.

Bidders must be the manufacturer or factory-authorized supplier with technical expertise, inventory maintenance, and repair capabilities. Required submittals include Bidder Declaration Form GSPD-05-105, California seller's permit, Payee Data Record (STD 204), Post-Consumer Recycled Content Certification, Darfur Contracting Act Certification, and GenAI disclosure if applicable. Questions are due three business days before the September 16 deadline. Award is made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Contact Roxette Yabes or Andy Amicangelo at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.