IFB # 1165 Automatic Vending Machine Service NYS DOT I-88 Rest Areas
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2107147
- State
- New York
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
- Point of contact
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- Director of Contracts funding@ocfs.ny.gov (518) 486-7224
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About this opportunity
The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), Commission for the Blind, is soliciting bid proposals for automatic vending machine services at two New York State Department of Transportation (NYS DOT) Rest Areas along Interstate 88. The specific locations include the "Unadilla" I-88 Eastbound Rest Area in Delaware County and the "East Worcester" I-88 Westbound Rest Area in Otsego County. Prospective bidders must have previous experience providing automatic vending machine services and submit a minimum of three professional references, with at least one reference from services provided within the past 12 months. The procurement covers four cold beverage vending machines with card readers, and bidders must propose a bid rate of at least 20% of net sales per month. The contract term is five years, running from May 1, 2024, to April 30, 2029, with bids due by March 29, 2024, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. Evaluation will focus on the highest bid that meets or exceeds the minimum acceptable bid rate, with consideration given to the bidder's experience and references.
The solicitation does not include any specific set-aside designations or participation goals for minority-owned, women-owned, or service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. There are no restrictions limiting the types of organizations that can respond to the invitation for bids. The current contract, held under contract number XDS1241, has a total value of $31,000 for the five-year term and reported total net sales of $13,940.30 for the 12-month period from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. While this sales figure is provided for informational purposes, it does not represent a guarantee of future sales performance. The procurement is structured to provide income, benefits, and services to legally blind New York State residents through the operation of vending machines at these specific rest area locations. Interested bidders must complete and submit various required forms, including a Bid Commitment Form, Non-Collusive Bidding Certification, and other standard state contract documents.
Opportunity text
The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), Commission for the Blind, hereinafter known as the Commission, as authorized under the Federal Randolph Sheppard Act of 1974, the New York State Unconsolidated Laws, Section 8714-a, the New York State Social Services Law, Sections 20 (3) (d) and 38, and the New York State Public Buildings Law, Section 3 (13), is soliciting bid proposals for automatic vending machine service for the purpose of providing income, benefits and services to legally blind New York State residents.
Current Contract and Gross Sales
The current contract to provide vending machine services for the New York State Department of Transportation (NYS DOT) Rest Areas I-88: "Unadilla" I-88 Eastbound between Exits 10 and 11, in the Town of Sidney, Delaware County AND "East Worcester" I-88 Westbound between Exits 20 and 19, in the Town of Worcester, Otsego County is contract XDS1241, which has a total contract value of $31,000 for the five-year term 5/1/2019 through 4/30/2024.
$13,940.30 in Total Net Sales was reported for the NYS DOT Rest Areas "Unadilla" AND "East Worcester", for the 12-month period of 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2023.
The Total Net Sales dollar amount provided herewith was reported by the current vendor to NYSCB, for the period of time stated and is meant to be representative of Total Net Sales generated by the NYS DOT Rest Areas "Unadilla" AND "East Worcester". This Total Net Sales amount does not represent a commitment or guarantee that the NYS DOT Rest Areas "Unadilla" AND "East Worcester" will generate any specific level of sales or revenue.
Minimum Bid Requirement: The minimum acceptable bid rate shall not be less than 20% of Net Sales (Net Sales meaning Total Sales minus bottle deposit minus sales tax) per month for the five-year contract term.
Eligibility Criteria: This IFB is soliciting bid proposals from vendors who are bidding to, and agree to, provide the automatic vending machine services specified in this solicitation. Prospective bidders must have previous experience in providing automatic vending machine services and must provide a minimum of three references for services provided at different locations. At least one reference must be for services provided within the past 12 months. The references should include a description of the locations where business has been done and the services provided.
Please refer to the IFB document located on the "Documents" tab for additional information and submission requirements.
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Set Aside: No
Total MWBE Participation Goals: 0%
Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Contracting Goal: 0%
Due date:03/29/2024 4:00 PM
Eastern Time
Contract term: 5/1/2024 - 4/30/2029
County(ies): Delaware, Otsego
Location: NYS DOT Rest Areas: "Unadilla" I-88 Eastbound between Exits 10 and 11, in the Town of Sidney, Delaware County AND "East Worcester" I-88 Westbound between Exits 20 and 19, in the Town of Worcester, Otsego County
Business entities awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years:
Find previous awards at https://ocfs.ny.gov/main/contracts/awards/
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