Corcoran state prison

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is requesting competitive bids for twelve cold beverage vending machines at Corcoran State Prison under a Small Business Option solicitation, with responses due June 26, 2026 by 2:00 p.m.

Bidders must be manufacturers or Factory Authorized Suppliers with demonstrated technical expertise, inventory maintenance capabilities, and repair services. Mandatory certifications and declarations include California Bidder Declaration Form GSPD-05-105, Payee Data Record STD Form 204, California seller's permit documentation, post-consumer recycled content certification, Darfur Contracting Act certification, and federal debarment certification. Compliance with Executive Order N-6-22 regarding Russian economic sanctions is required, and bidders must notify the state of any Generative AI utilization in contract performance. Optional Target Area Contract Preference Act (TACPA) considerations apply.

The scope comprises twelve newly manufactured cold beverage vending machines with specified capacity, dimensions, cooling capability, and operational features for correctional facility conditions. Machines must meet performance standards for temperature maintenance, product dispensing reliability, and durability. Bidding requires submission of detailed equipment descriptions including UNSPSC codes, manufacturer OEM part numbers, SKU/item numbers, and product descriptions.

Pricing responses must be submitted on form DR 815 and include freight and shipping on a FOB Destination basis, setup costs covering programming and training, installation and labor charges with hourly rates, and warranty information. Bidders must also provide either trade-in value or removal costs for twelve existing vending machines identified by specific barcodes. Removal or recycling of existing machines is mandatory at delivery, with recycling receipts and barcode tags required upon invoice submission. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all administrative and technical requirements. Delivery and installation must be scheduled in advance and approved by Corcoran State Prison management, with compliance required for all security protocols and facility policies.